***Mia"They’re here,” Lucas called out from the porch. Giddy, I ran through the front door, beaming as I saw my mother for the first time, Alpha Oliven following right behind her. My siblings raced towards me, excitement splashed across their faces. I darted down the stairs and embraced my mother. We wrapped our arms around one another and sobbed, happy tears, as Lucas looked on at the joyous reunion.I pawed at her face, kneading her cheeks. Dark circles lined her eyes; new wrinkles creeping deep into her forehead. But still she smiled from ear to ear as she inspected me. Safe and unharmed. I embraced the twins, one in each arm. Madeline and Erica had grown, both almost taller than me now. The boys looked solemn, worrisome. I dropped to my knees and squeezed all three.Gabe, the youngest of the bunch, stood teary-eyed and finally, buried his face in my lap. I squeezed him tight but then turned him to face me. “Hey... I'm ok. Look at me. Nothing's wrong,” I eased him softly, dabbing a
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