Nothing But Smoke

Raina’s POV

“Mommy, why are you breaking your clothes? Is it because they don’t fit anymore?”

Leo’s voice startled me, cutting through the snip-crunch of industrial shears. I froze, my hand still gripping the heavy-duty metal blades. He was standing in the doorway of our private garage, clutching a juice box with both hands, his head tilted in that inquisitive way that always made my heart do a pa