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    I paused for a moment, unsure of how much to tell her. But a quick nce with Enzo made me think that,


    although it would be best to tell them the truth eventually, maybe right now wasn''t the most ideal time. I was tired of talking about it, and I was even more tired of worrying my parents.


    "She just gave me some potions and talismans to keep me and the baby safe, just in case," I said vaguely, not wanting to raise any red gs.


    For a moment, it seemed as though my parents wouldn''t believe me. But then, relief washed over their faces, and my father let out a deep sigh.


    "Thank the moon," he said quietly. "We were so worried."


    My mother turned to Enzo, her expression softening. "Thank you for taking care of our daughter," she said sincerely.


    Enzo nodded, his gaze unwavering. "I''ll always take care of her, no matter what."


    My father cleared his throat, breaking the moment of emotion. "Well, in that case, how about we celebrate?" he suggested with a smile. *Family dinner tonight?"


    I nced over at Enzo, who met my gaze with a nod of approval. I smiled at my parents and nodded. "That sounds good, dad," I said, then furrowed my brow. "Where''s Tyler?"


    My mother chuckled. "He''s with his girlfriend," she said, rolling her eyes teasingly. "I swear, we can''t tear them apart."


    "Be careful,* Enzo chimed in with augh. "They might end up like us."


    My mother gasped and smacked Enzo''s arm, but there was no real heat in it. We all took a moment tough, and it was that moment in particr that made me rx. I needed times like this, family dinners, friendly banter, andughter.


    Sometimes, the world felt too dark and gloomy for that. It was easy to forget just how important it was.


    My mother pped her hands together in excitement. "Okay, so it''s settled then," she said. "Let''s have a family dinner tonight to celebrate good health and happiness."


    Enzo and I watched my mother and father leave. They were already discussing the menu and preparations for the night, and I could hear their voices bickering all the way down the hall. Enzoughed to himself, shaking his head. "What?" I asked, turning to face him.


    "Oh, nothing," he said with a shrug. "It''s just sweet, that''s all."


    Now, I was the one whoughed. "Oh, you mean the two of them?" I asked. "I kinda figured they''d wind up together. I''m d they''re happy."


    For a moment, Enzo and I fell quiet, just listening to my parents'' fading voices. Then, out of nowhere, Enzo turned toward me and shot me a look that made his brown eyes seem as though they were holding the weight of the world in their depths.


    "What is it?" I murmured.


    He shook his head as he moved closer to me, closing the space between us once again. His soft lips pressed against mine, a gentle kiss that made my heart lurch ever so slightly. When we reluctantly pulled away, he lifted his hand to brush a strand of hair out of my face.


    "I hope that''ll be us someday," he murmured, nodding his head toward the door.


    His words gave me pause. I bit my lower lip, ncing down at my belly, where my hand had inadvertently been resting this whole time.


    For a moment, I let my mind wander away from all of the bad things, away from all of the darkness, and just rest on the newfound hope. I let myself imagine a beautiful life filled withughter, children, and happiness.


    And in that moment, nothing else mattered.


    "You know what?" I finally said, lifting my gaze to meet his. "I hope so, too."