Chapter 128 I’m Here

ZIRA I sat there at the side of my parents' house. Still shocked by the scene before. There they were, sitting around the dining table. Each in their own world. No one spoke, joked, or even looked at each other. We were never quiet at the dining table. Granted, most of the sounds came from me eating, but there's usually conversation. My mom talks about her day at work, and my dad talks about training the younger pups. Even Zed throws in an 'I'm better at everything,' comparing himself to his friends. Even the scenery looked drab, and no dessert or cookie was in sight. There was nothing, and it was probably because of me. I grabbed my hair in frustration, trying to keep my tears at bay. I blocked my mind from James, or he would instantly be on alert and come find me. I sat there trying to think of what to do. If I went in there, it would turn into this big thing that would bring unwanted attention, but I couldn't leave it like this. I would never forgive myself. I peeked again to see ev