Paranoia

Kira's POV

One would think being at the table with everyone I love would make me feel on top of the world. Seeing my dad make jokes so randomly had my legs shiver, the thought of losing him to the cold hands of Leila and her evil motives makes me petrified. Knowing my life can hit the rocks in a twinkle of an eye.

“Baby, are you okay?” Mum asked.

I tried to smile, nodding. “I am okay, mum.”

“Don't you like the food, honey? Should it be changed?” Dad inquired.

I looked down at my plate and realized I had been playing around with it. “Oh, don't mind me. I am not just feeling too good.”

Dad looked worried, “Do we need to make a call to the infirmary?”

I sighed, unable to take the questions any longer. “I will just head upstairs and eat later.” I said, leaving the table, but I didn't forget my manners and ensured to kiss both parents goodnight. Letting Amber wonder in that little head of hers what was going on.

Leaning into my bed, I held my phone, my finger lingering on Xander's c