Chapter 105 - The People at the Porch

THE PRESENT; Jack, Elsa, and Lily felt their hearts beat with dread as they pushed onward. Not a word had left their lips. Lily who was usually chatty felt the weight of the tense atmosphere. The people gathered on their front porch were yet to utter a word. Their faces were hidden by the cloaks they wore. As they moved closer, the three people removed their cloaks. Once this was done, Luke and Elsa suddenly interlocked gazes. Jack had gripped Elsa's hand tightly but all of a sudden, she still felt distant. He turned to see what was usurping her attention. She was focused intently on Luke. Luke's face was a depiction of wonder as he too looked upon Elsa. "I don't believe it," Luke managed to speak after a while. "Believe what?!" Jack demanded, his eyes flaring in anger. Lily shuddered under the weight of her brother's anger. She had never seen him like that. Jack ignored her reaction and continued. "Who the hell are you people?" "They are not enemies," Elsa replied, her face s