The Declan Situation

Avery

I unlocked my apartment door as quietly as possible, not wanting to wake my mother. The living room was dark, but a faint light spilled from under her bedroom door. I kicked off my heels and padded toward it, listening for any sounds.

"Mom?" I called softly, knocking gently.

"Come in, sweetheart."

I pushed the door open to find her propped up in bed, reading a magazine. My magazine. With Dec