Corey took out his telephone from his pocket and stared down on the flashing display. “It’s Caleb,” he mentioned in a low, grim tone.

Each Brian and I stared up at him.

Corey picked up the decision and held the telephone in his palm so we might all hear Caleb.

“Hey, what’s up?” Corey requested without delay.

“Noah’s going to reside,” Caleb’s relieved voice got here by the telephone. “Bless his fucking balls, our brother’s going to reside.”

“Is he out of surgical procedure?” I requested.

“Not but,” mentioned Caleb. “However one of many surgeons got here out to inform me that the bullet handed by his shoulder blade. He has bone fragments and ruptured tissues. They’ll take time to heal however he’ll reside.”

Brian squeezed his eyes and pumped his fists, silently saying a prayer.

“We’ll get there quickly,” I mentioned.

“Milla? Don’t do this,” mentioned Caleb in a grim tone. “The cops are on their manner proper now. They wish to take your assertion. Inform them every little thing that occurred from the second you have been attacked final evening. Be sure you give them sufficient in order that Luke continues to remain behind bars on fees of assault and kidnapping.”

“We’ll keep dwelling along with her for now,” mentioned Brian. “We’ll all be ready for you right here.”

“Dad? You’re there too?” Caleb requested.

“Yeah. Thanks for letting us know Noah’s going to be okay. We have been about to hurry over there.”

“There’s no level,” mentioned Caleb. “He’ll be beneath heavy anesthetics after the surgical procedure. It’s higher to return later when he’s capable of obtain guests.”

“What about you, Son?” Brian requested. “Are you okay?”

“I’m completely wonderful,” mentioned Caleb. “It’s Milla and Noah who endured every little thing.”

A relieved breath escaped me. I silently prayed, thanking the heavens for retaining Noah secure.

A weight appeared to carry off me and I felt like I might lastly breathe.

I might really feel the results of adrenaline ebbing away, leaving my physique feeling battered and exhausted. The mere considered what I’d simply escaped lastly took maintain of me.

Tears rolled down my cheeks as Caleb and Brian continued talking to Caleb.

Irene seen. Shifting near me, she gently brushed my tears away.

The sort gesture made me cry more durable. Bending down, I hugged her gentle, heat physique, feeling grateful to be along with her.

Each individual expensive to me was secure and alive. I washome.

If Luke and his father went forward with their plans, I’d have misplaced every little thing treasured to me. It was nothing in need of a miracle to have escaped from their clutches.

Hugging Irene to me, I appeared over at Caleb and Brian. The very sight of them was sufficient to ship waves of reduction by me. I gazed across the room the place we spent uncountable evenings with one another.

I’m dwelling, my thoughts whispered once more, relieving me from each concern and fear.

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Camilla

Shafts of early morning sunshine got here in by the home windows, casting a heat glow throughout the room. Irene was nonetheless in mattress and gently snoozing as I appeared out into the grounds.

Spring was right here.

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