Chapter 131:

Kira’s POV:

Suddenly, the shrill chime of the doorbell pierced through the heavy silence that had settled over the house. I frowned, my muscles tensing involuntarily.

Gemma looked up and said with a forced cheerfulness, “It’s probably just the delivery guy, Kira. Mom ordered some groceries for dinner prep.” She pushed herself up and headed out of the room, her footsteps light on the wooden floor.