RUIN MY 4.0
"Yeah, sorry, Mom. Last-minute thing. This is Nikolai. Nikolai, this is my mom, Sasha."
I extended my free hand across the island counter, careful not to get to close—I'm tall, and I know it intimidates people sometimes. "Pleasure to meet you, ma'am."
She wiped her hands on her apron before shaking mine. "Sasha, please. And thank you for the flowers—they're beautiful. Let me get a vase."
As she turned to rummage in a cabinet, I shot Aiden a quick look.
So far, so good.
Then, I heard the thump-thump of small feet on the stairs, followed by a high-pitched yell. "Is Aiden back? Why do I keep hearing voices—"
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