Me? Weird? Never!

Lucas' P.O.V.

I couldn't get my thoughts straight ever since Rose told us her story. I was glad that I tagged along. It never crossed my mind that she had such a sorrowful story to tell. She's so resilient. I think I understand why she's like that now.

I wanted to be angry at her mother for abandoning her, but how could I be? Her mom is a victim too, and now she's dying. The only person to be pissed at is her father, and I plan to find out who he is exactly. I'll rain hell down on his life for what he's done.

Rose stood before us. She held her head high, but her eyes were on the ground. She was thinking. About what? I'm not sure. Leo was the first to speak. He had been through hell these past couple of days and being with Rose was the first time I had seen him relaxed.

"Thank you for tonight, Liv. Know that I'm here for you, whatever you need. We half orphans gotta stick together."

I know he was trying to be funny, but it was poor timing. Her mom wasn't dead yet, and bringing it