Unspoken Ties

Sita is pushing me to step closer, but I stay rooted to the spot. He is a human, and he won't feel the pull to be with me. The closing of the door brings me out of my thoughts. Sita whimpers and I take a deep breath. I look up and Tessa smiles at me. Lumi comes to stand in front of me and places her hands on my shoulders. "Mom, is Artie your second chance" she asks. I fight the urge to cry as I no