“This is… cozy,” Lana said, surprised.
“That’s Andreea and her touches,” Alexander replied. “She refuses to live in anything that doesn’t feel like home.”
The front door opened before they could knock.
“Oh,” a woman exclaimed warmly, stepping forward with a bright smile. “These must be them.”
Before Lena could react, Andreea Specter pulled her into a tight hug.
“Welcome,” she said softly. “You must be exhausted., especially after today.”
Lena blinked, startled, but found herself returning the embrace. “Thank you.”
“And you,” Andreea said, turning to Lana and hugging her just as fiercely. “Come inside. You’re safe here.”
Something in Lena’s chest loosened.
They had barely stepped inside when the sound of another car pulling up echoed outside.
Zayn entered moments later, his expres
