WrenEzra barges into the room, alongsideTorch and Lizzy.“Wren!” Ezra rushes to my side, where I’m crumpled on the floor, trembling. “What’s wrong?”I’m immediately crowded but I can’t speak, tears leaking from my eyes.Someone presses a hand to my forehead. “She’s fine, definitely not a fever.”From the corner of my eye, Ezra picks up my phone. He scrolls a bit, and his jaw tightens.“Birdie…”The way he says my name only makes me cry harder. “He’s dead, Ezra,” I sob, a slobbering mess. My tears mix with snot, and the salty taste slips past my lips, coating my tongue.“Who’s dead?” Torch whispers, but I catch it.The phone conversation plays over and over in my mind.“Can you both leave us,” Ezra says to Lizzy and Torch. “Only for a bit. I need to talk with her.”“Of course, VP. Call us if you need us.” Torch nods.Lizzy leans down, rubbing my back. “It‘s okay, pretty girl. You’ll be alright.”No, I wouldn’t be, is what I want to scream. I want to roar the words out, but they get
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