Page 111 of Mark & Don't Tell

Tiff

Do you think he forgot about us?

My oldest sister is always the instigator.

Alicia

Probably. That, or he doesn’t love us anymore.

The middle sister, dramatic as always.

Gabbie

Kai. Where have you been?

The youngest and most reasonable.

Shaking my head, I type out a quick reply.

Sorry, I have a life. Maybe you should try getting one.

Tiff

Oh, Kai has jokes.

Alicia

I mean...is he wrong, though? When was the last time you went out?

Tiff

Some of us are introverted. People suck.

Alicia

How will you ever find a pack with that attitude?

My nose wrinkles. I’m a grown man, but the last thing I want to do is talk about how my sisters go about finding their packs.

Gabbie

Maybe she wants to stay single forever.

Tiff

How did this turn around on me? We’re supposed to be giving Kai shit.

What did I do to deserve this?

Alicia

You usually text us once a week, but it’s been two. You’re lucky we didn’t drive over to see you.

I chuckle to myself. Gabbie and Tiff share a home, and Alicia lives with her pack. Mom lives by herself, but she’s always been good at keeping herself occupied—going to the gym with friends, happy hour get-togethers, shopping, movies, and of course, holiday dinners. The thought causes a niggle of guilt. Not only have I been quiet with my sisters, I haven’t been calling my mom as much as usual.

Sorry. Things have been busy.

My mom deserves to hear about Daria first.

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