[DEVON’s Point of View]
I saw how Dominic rushed out of the door after returning, just long enough to check on us and Mom and change clothes. I could tell Mom wasn’t herself the whole time after witnessing Diana’s bleeding nose, which worries me. I wish I could do anything to help her feel better during this difficult time. I wish I could make her smile. But how? Everything that was happening in this city was just so scary. After Diana and I got abducted, it became a nightmare to me day and night, and sleeping became something I was scared to do. Occasionally, I would stay up until I passed out, and it wasn’t a very pleasant feeling, especially since I had to make sure my twin sister was safe.
I promised Mom I would always keep my sister safe.
“Devon?”
“Shhh…”
“What are you doing?” Diana asked while rubbing her sleepy eyes. “Are you looking for Mommy? Why don’t we just—”
