Chapter 112

• “Ahh, Alora.” A voice comes from my side, and then I’m divebombed by an enthusiastic male who footballer-style wrestles me into a hug before I’m hit from behind by another. Equal stealth and strength, and I almost fall over with the weight of two heavy boys hugging the life out of me. Unable to breathe and unsure if this is an attack, I crumple almost to my knees.
• Domi and Remi nearly choke me to death, ruffling my hair, picking me up between them before I get ground into the mud, and I get a kiss on each side of my face in unison. Sloppy, wet, a bit eww, but overall, it’s kind of sweet.
• “Our little sister came home. Our puppy!” They both state in synchronized perfection, sounding like a melody in their singsong playfulness. I get yanked from side to side, set on my feet, and then let go just as Cesar appears in front of me, Meadow moving aside with a look of joy on her face and smiling like a proud mother.