Chapter 66

• "You sweet girl," Marie said fondly, extending her arms again. Lena locked her arms around Marie, feeling far more familiar, almost desperate, with the embrace. Her mind was overwhelmed with feelings of joy and shock, and she briefly wondered if this was real. Marie had looked at her with so much anger and disappointment the last time she'd seen her. Lena couldn't believe that she was still...loved.
• "I've missed you too. I wish you'd never left," Marie said.
• Lena stepped away from Marie and blinked several times, joy beginning to fade.