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Kayla stepped out of Talisa’s bedroom with Kelli cradled gently in her hand, her fingers curved slightly to form a protective barrier around her sister. The hallway was dim, lit…

Kayla lowered her hand onto Talisa’s desk with deliberate care, her fingers slightly curled to create a steady platform. Kelli stared down at her sister’s hand, now her personal transportation,…

Talisa nervously glanced at Kelli as the sound of footsteps climbed the old wooden stairs. The thick doors and sturdy construction of her family’s restored house muffled the voices, but…

“Oh my god. Kelli!” Talisa’s voice cracked with a mix of excitement and panic as she froze mid-step, her eyes wide. “Kayla is coming over, with Sara.”   Kelli, sitting…

Kelli stood on the desk, her arms crossed tightly over her chest as she glared at Talisa. The younger girl took an instinctive step back, her sheepish expression betraying a…

Sara opened the car door and slid into the driver’s seat, her movements smooth and practiced. She cradled Jordan in one hand, gently setting him down in her lap. The…