Keene Valley, NY
As soon as I stepped foot inside Chloe and Trent's house, Abby threw herself into my arms. I caught her and buried my face against her neck. She smelled like home, and I inhaled deeply, letting her familiar warmth seep into me.
"I was so worried," she whispered and hugged me a little tighter.
"I'm okay," I said and eased her away so I could see her face.
She had dark lines under her bloodshot eyes. I frowned. Clearly, she hadn't slept at all since the Royal Coven Ball. Not that I could blame her. I hadn't exactly been sleeping much, either, and I probably wouldn't until I knew things were settled.
"What's going on?" she asked, still not releasing me.
I momentarily closed my eyes and pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Is everyone else here?"