~~Aurora~~
"Brother, she's not the one in the picture!"
The words hung in the air between us. My chest tightened instantly, as I looked from the girl to Luther, completely confused.
Luther’s body stiffened. His jaw, suddenly tight. And when he spoke, even his voice came out hoarse. "What do you mean, Maya?"
My heart began to pound in my chest. I didn't understand what was happening, but still, whatever those words meant brought up an ugly, anxious feeling in me.
Picture? What picture was she even talking about?
"She's not the one brother.” Maya’s voice shook with fury. “She’s their unwanted child. The unwanted daughter of the Duttman family!"
She spat the words out, her finger jabbing in my direction.
"Unwanted?" My lips trembled. The word felt bitter on my tongue. Was that rea
