Chapter 32

~Zayne Beckett~

My family arrived at Nadia's house for her parents' Christmas party. They held it at night so their guests could've spent time with their families during the day.

As told by Aurora, I wore one of the little Santa hat hairpins she gave me. I gave one to Meghan and she happily wore it.

My mom scolded me that morning for putting myself in danger for Aurora. Again. She made it very clear that if it ever happens one more time, I'd be grounded until I'm twenty-five.

Although it was an exaggeration, she seemed very serious about it.

"Zayne!" I heard Nadia called. "Glad to see you're feeling better," she hugged me tightly.

"You've gotten-" I tried to breathe, "-stronger than I remember..."

"Oh, sorry," she smiled. Nads made way for Carter to see me. He smiled brightly and hugged me as well.

"You're lucky it's Christmas, I would've punched you."

"After what happened last night? I wouldn't want to feel that," I chuckled.