Baron’s eyes automatically shifted to his father, Octavio, as soon as he reached the woman who had just entered the study. His mother. The mother he knew and has raised him since he lost his biological mother during the Purge. His father just mouthed the word ‘sorry’ in response and shrugged.
“Mother. You shouldn’t have come all the way here.” Baron said worriedly as he knelt in front of the woman.
The woman just gave him a small smile before her eyes darted back at Ava, a tear drop falling from her eyes. “I’m okay Baron. I just couldn’t wait to see her.”
Then she motioned Ava towards her.
“Can you come here, dear?” She spoke almost pleadingly and smiled lovingly.
Ava squeezed Black’s hand once more before standing up and bracing herself. She began walking slowly towards the woman. A
