Magic Soup

Relief washed over River as Finn, muttering under his breath, went out of the kitchen. The sizzle of sausages filled the air. Her mind raced with questions about Gonzalo's appearance, his intentions, and the unsettling feeling that everything was about to unravel.

She fretted that her daughter might be taken away from her but she also knew she’d do anything to keep Rain. No one— not Gonzalo or Lord Draven had a right to Rain but her.

Finn lumbered towards the back door, barking orders at Rain and Leo to come inside. They obeyed reluctantly, Rain's infectious energy dampened by the seriousness inscribed on River's face. As Finn ushered them in, River hovered near the kitchen entrance, stealing glances out the window, searching for any sign of Gonzalo.

He was gone. Thankfully. What did he want anyway? How could he have found them that easily? Did someone give her away already?

W–Was this family working for Echo? What if everything they had told her were lies orchestrated by Echo to lead