Hunter’s POV:
My sister’s outburst was met by silence and even after I’d spoken up to vouch for her truth, it was still quiet. My parents looked angry, but under the anger, I could sense a sort of anticipation that left me confused. Why weren’t people saying anything? What was happening? Next to me, Rosa shoots me a puzzled look that I return since I can’t work out what’s happening. However, the next second I hear the soft sound of my sister’s crying and Rosa eases her way out of my arms to comfort her.
I hear her muttering something to Selene, who’s ragged breathing calms the more they stand together. I divert my attention half between my parents and where Rosa’s still comforting Selene. When she catches my eye over my sister’s head, she gives me a reassuring smile and I try to take co
