C68 Charlie

As soon as the door closed behind Regan, all my courage drained away, leaving me a shaking mess. My legs wouldn’t support my weight anymore. I sank to the edge of the bed, covering my face with my hands.

“Nicely done,” Owen said.

My eyes burned. “Shut up.”

“I mean it.” His voice softened and I realized he was trying to compliment me. “Your sister can be intimidating. You didn’t back down