Gemotions

The city outside the window blurred, a kaleidoscope of lights and motion, but Liam didn’t see it. He sat rigidly in his chair, the DNA results open on the screen, his breath catching in his throat. He'd never considered this possibility.

The names on the screen were not familiar. His fingers felt numb. He ran a hand over his face, his skin prickly. He felt a sense of disorientation, as though he'd been thrown into a different world.

He felt unsteady, suddenly unsure of everything. He leaned back in his chair, the screen a glowing, uninvited guest in his new reality.