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Leslie

“Welcome home, son.”

My eyes watered and I ran up the stairs. I hugged my dad, overwhelmed with joy, and he hugged me back. It’s been years, but he felt the same.

“I missed you.” I whispered.

“There was a never a day that passed when I didn’t think of you.” Dad replied.

“Come here, you little rascal.”

I gasped when someone lifted me from my hip and placed on his shoulder.

“You’ve gotten heavy too. All that baby fat came back to your ass, mostly.” Jamie said, and I blushed.

“Stop embarrassing me Jamie.”

Jamie put me down and Kim hugged me. “I was worried when Ancel said he was inviting someone special. I’m glad I came. It’s great to know you’re not dead.”

“I’m a tough nut to crack.”

Konrad came closer, and I squatted so he could pat my hair.

“You won’t run away again, will you?” Konrad asked, and I glanced at dad.

“No, even if dad is stubborn.”

“He won’t be. He wants you home.” Konrad glanced at my back. “Are you going to introduce us?”

I turned my back, and Azrael was standing