Tara’s sudden movement caught me off guard, and before I knew it, her hand collided with my arm. Instinctively, I took a step back, my heart racing as adrenaline surged through my veins. In the chaos, I stumbled, my back hitting the wall as Luke quickly positioned himself between us.
“Enough,” Luke’s voice rang out, strong and unwavering. “We’re leaving.”
The tension in the room was palpable, the air thick with unspoken words and bitter emotions. My mother sat silently, her eyes filled with a coldness I had never seen before. It was as if the years of familial bonds had unraveled in an instant, leaving nothing but frayed edges and hurt.
