33: Thalia

SUNSHINE:

I shivered every now and then when the lightning flashed in the sky. I looked like a chick currently hatched with no hen to warm her up.

Before I could reach the headquarters, I was already wet and if I continued, I might get sick or worse, get carried away by the flood.

The ground was replaced with pools of water reaching my knees.

Did I regret coming here? Partly. Teeth clattering, I regretted not staying. If I had not only followed my pride, I would be warm at Dante's house sipping a cup of chocolate. If there was.

Good job for endangering yourself, Sunshine. Your stepbrother was already laughing at you by now.

That was why I refused to return there.

Hugging myself, I watched the surroundings.

Now what?

Almost all the house's windows and doors were shut as if they were scared I might knock on their doorstep and ask for their help.

What was wrong with these people? Were we the villains here? No, we were not.

My gaze shifted to where Dante's house was located.

If I w