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She then returned to her phone call with Chester, saying her goodbyes to him before hanging up the phone and putting it back in her purse.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Erik was quiet, and I wasn\u2019t sure if he agreed with what Nan had said or what.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThe longer we wait, the worse it might get,\u201d I told them both after a moment. \u201cI don\u2019t want to risk it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Erik pulled up to the villa doors and parked the car. He remained there, still silent, and I couldn\u2019t tell what was running through his mind. His face remained stoic, and his eyes were fixed on the front windows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not something we want to risk, right?\u201d I asked; the question was directed at Erik, and he seemed to know it because he glanced at me through the mirror again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d he said softly. \u201cI don\u2019t want to risk it. But I also don\u2019t want to force Irene to be with me if that\u2019s not something she wants.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
His words came out pained, and my chest tightened.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Without a word, he got out of the car, slamming it shut behind him. I didn\u2019t wait for him to open our doors; I quickly got out of the car just as he reached for the handle, and Nan did the same, folding her arms across her chest.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSo, what do we do then?\u201d Nan asked, staring between the two of us. \u201cIt seems we are at a crossroads.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The door of the villa opened, and Adam stood in the entryway, a frown marring his lips as he stared between the three of us, a skeptical look in his eyes. Like he caught us doing something we weren\u2019t supposed to.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWelcome back,\u201d he said, bowing his head at me. Then, he stepped aside for us to enter, and we did so.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He shut the door behind us and went back to his post; I shook my head at his retreating form and turned back to Nan and Erik, who seemed to be lost in their own thoughts.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI want to help Irene the best that I can. I might fail as a Luna, but I will not fail my friend, and every second we wait fails her a little more,\u201d I told them, tears threatening to spill from my eyes. My emotions were getting the best of me, and I blamed this damn pregnancy. \u201cI need you both to be on my side here and tell me that this is the right thing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Something surged inside of me, and in that moment, I knew what I was saying was the truth.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat are you guys talking about?\u201d Matt asked as he came down the steps. \u201cIs everything okay with Irene?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s fine,\u201d Nan said, trying to reassure Matt, but at the same time, I said, \u201cNo.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matt frowned and looked between the two of us, a small crease between his brows.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI knew it,\u201d he said, his face twisting into something I didn\u2019t recognize.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYou knew what?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI knew that something was wrong with her,\u201d he said, turning to look at me. \u201cI asked her if she was okay, but she brushed me off and said she was fine. But I heard her crying almost all night.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He looked genuinely worried, and it tugged at my heart; we were all worried, but Matt was only 9 years old and shouldn\u2019t have to worry about things like this. I hated that he had to grow up so young.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I put my hand on Matt\u2019s shoulder and gave it a gentle squeeze.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\u201cYou\u2019ve always been very perceptive, Matt,\u201d I complimented. \u201cIrene is lucky to have you as her brother. You look out for her, and even though she can\u2019t see it right now, she will one day, and she will thank you for it.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
He shrugged.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cShe and my dad are the only family that I have,\u201d he said softly. \u201cNow that I have a wolf and know how to fight, I want to protect them.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAw, Matt,\u201d Nan said, placing her hand over her chest. \u201cThat\u2019s the sweetest thing I\u2019ve ever heard.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I ran my fingers through his shabby hair and then wrapped my arms around him to hug him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are not the only family that you have,\u201d I told him softly. \u201cI\u2019m your family\u2026 my family is your family, and my friends are your family.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Matt looked up at me with a watery smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cReally?\u201d He asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cReally,\u201d I replied. \u201cI love you, Matt\u2026 your father loves you\u2026 And Irene loves you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI love you too,\u201d he said, wrapping his arms tighter around my middle and squeezing me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I smiled down at him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cNow, for once\u2026 stop worrying about adult things and let the adults worry about that kind of stuff,\u201d I told him as he released me. \u201cJust be a kid, Matt.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m not sure I know how to do that,\u201d he admitted, looking a bit sheepish.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I let out a laugh.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSeems we all have a lot of learning to do,\u201d I told him.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He nodded, and then his eyes shifted to mine for a moment.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cCan you do me a favor, Judy?\u201d He asked.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOf course.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWhatever is happening with Irene\u2026 save her,\u201d he said, worry still in his tone.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I smiled, determination boiling inside of me.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI will,\u201d I assured him. \u201cI promise.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I looked at Erik and Nan, who returned my look, and I knew at that moment that our minds were made up. 2\u00a0<\/p>\n
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