Chapter 563

“Rhea?” My mother asked softly. “Are you okay?”

I realized I had been quiet for too long, and I cleared my throat.

“Yeah, Mom. I’m okay. I just miss you…” It was the truth; tears threatened my eyes. All I wanted was to hug my mom; I missed her like crazy. I missed the familiarity of home. But I couldn’t go home… not yet… maybe not ever. “How’s…” My voice trailed off as Silas’s name was the first o