Ruby's Betrayal

Ember

After work, I was beat. I phased home, letting Seth and Carter know I was home. I went to Jordan and Damien's room. Damien was gone as usual, and Jordan fell asleep. I backed away and went into my own room, not wanting to wake him. My phone was buzzing since I had it on vibrate. Someone was calling me. I looked at the number and it was Rosalee.

"Hello" , I said.

"Emmy?", I heard the frail voice I had not heard from in a while.

"Hey aunt Rosalee?", I said. I had forgotten I had given her my number after letting her know mom was dead and buried next to dad.

"Hi, dear. How are you?", she asked.

"I am okay, auntie. Surviving. How are you?", I asked her as I started taking my work clothes off.

"Making it. Still think about your mother every day", she said. The tone of her voice matched my mood. Saddened.

"As do I." I told her. "It's good to hear from you, auntie. I am sorry I have not called in a while".

"Nonsense child. You did what you had to do. I don't blame you for want