-Madeleine-
My sister sat behind me on the bed, gently brushing her hand through my hair as I rested my head on her lap. I sighed deeply, puzzled by my own actions earlier in the entrance hall while talking to Evan. Koda lay in front of me, his large head nearly hanging over the edge. I reached out and ran my hand through his thick fur. His presence was soothing, yet my heart still felt heavy.
“It’s going to be okay,” Kate said softly. “We’ll figure something out.”
“What is there to figure out?” I asked. “I’m going to England.”
“But you don’t really want to go!” Kate insisted, as if urging me to admit the truth.
No, I didn’t want to go…
“Let it go, Kate,” I sighed.
There was a brief silence as I closed my eyes, savoring the peace, until Kate suddenly pushed me away. I sat up, lookin
