Chapter 105: Brothers

Sunny hovered at the edge of the light. She was her usual stunning self, but there was something so vulnerable about her I just wanted to hug her. I didn't stop to think about it, just rushed forward and wrapped my arms around her.

It took her a moment to hug me back, but when she did it was with the same old enthusiasm and adoration she always showed me.

"I love you, Syd," she whispered. "Thank you for the hug."

I pulled away, startled to hear her so choked up. She was actually crying, crystal tears on her perfect face. She lifted her gaze and met Mom's eyes. "Miriam," she said, "I'm so sorry."

Mom's face crumpled a little when she stepped forward to embrace the blonde vampire. "Thank you," she said.

Sunny let her go before looking back and for between us. "There are things you need to know," she said. "Things Anastasia won't tell you. I couldn't stand it any longer. I had to come."

Mom grabbed her hand, fierce and eager. "Who took Meira, Sunny?"

She held onto my mother as she