AvalynMy hands gently caressed Nik's hair as I stared off in the distant night sky. It was the middle of night and I woke up to quite but terrified murmurs of Nik.

AvalynFaye DimensionI felt a connection with him. A familial one. It was a lot like the one I felt with Papa and for that reason, I really wanted him to like me.

Avalyn A chill spread around me, and I let out a little shiver. It w

Andrei"It's been one year since you left." Avalyn's hollow voice floated to my ear.

NikolaiDimitri, Max, Nat, Andrei and Mikhail were standing outside, talking amongst themselves. They paused when they saw me.Huge smiles formed on their faces as they all pounced on me, hugging me. At least someone is happy I'm home.