Nova’s POVI think it’s going to take me a while to be able to close my mouth again. My jaw dropped open in shock and now it’s not working. I am just blinking rapidly at Leo trying to process what he’s telling me.“They’re not my real family?” I asked in disbelief. “This makes no sense”“I know.” Leo responded, he looks almost as confused as I am. I look at him properly for the first time since I woke up. His short black hair is cut in a faux hawk style, but he pulls it off, he has the softest grey eyes but they look sunken, where they are so tired and rimmed with dark circles.He is paler than normal, but I assume we all are right now. One of the things I always loved about him was his smile. It was soft and even and reassuring. But when he smiled at me just now, it didn’t comfort me. It looked like he was forcing his face to do it. I automatically reach out and hold his hand. I see his face relax a little and the smile become more natural. I also feel that bit of heat and spark tha
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