16. First Kiss

Raven’s POV

I quickly become lost in my head while looking at everything for Liliana; I can’t help imagining what Jonathan did to her and all of the turmoil it has caused her.

I try to focus on just helping Liliana and making her feel like she has support, but it feels like a losing battle.

“Raven,” Rebecca whispers with her hand gently on my back finding me standing in front of a shelf holding a pillow with my temperature rapidly rising.

“Mom,” I whimper while letting go of the pillow realizing my claws are out. I'm drenched in sweat and feeling very sick like molten hot led is sitting in my stomach.

“Come here, it’s ok just breathe I know it’s hard, but you have to calm down,” Rebecca sighs while holding me and I grip onto her even tighter feeling my anger trying to take over.

“I need to go to the car; can you get everything in that pile and a pillow like this for Liliana,” I sigh while pointing to the pile of candles, lotions, books, night light, and slippers.

“I got it, go