LILLIE Three days had passed since my acid accident. Prince Darwin made sure that the girls were thoroughly questioned, and once they were found guilty, they were punished and let go from the palace. After which, he instructed Madam Antonia to give a speech against bullying. He added that he wasn’
Bile rose from my stomach to the top of my throat. Finish what he started? Hearing her say such words about Logan tore my heart into pieces. He didn’t deserve this. My brother really didn’t deserve any of this. “You are safe, Darla. I’ve made sure of it.” “Really?” She snapped. “Because I don’
LILLIE The rest of the evening went by like a breeze - and not the very pleasant kind. I was placed on kitchen duty for the night, so I stayed back to make sure all the dishes were washed, the floors were mopped, and the kitchen was clean. I did not want to be called back in the morning when I alr
I tried not to think too much of it and climb up my bunk, but just as I was about to, my right eye caught something at the top of Hailey and Karen’s bedside drawer. It was hidden underneath a black scarf, but the pointed edge of the envelope stood out in the light. I turned fully to face it, and jum
DARWIN Nothing said a good morning better than a solemn early morning run. I enjoyed running in the woods in particular, because it was the only place I knew I wouldn’t find peeking eyes when I changed back into my basic human form, and put my clothes back on. Daniel usually accompanied me on my r
Truthfully, Darla wasn’t the only one who found relief. The fear which resides in my chest earlier slowly washed away as I watched Darla sleep peacefully, her arms holding me close. Lillie did not say a word. She returned the diffuser to Darla’s vanity table, and stood there, far from where I held
DARLA “I wonder when she’s going to get up,” the first voice said. “I’m just worried about her,” the second voice said. The voice was smaller than the rest. I could almost place who owned the voice. It sounded like they were speaking under water. The others continued speaking and my hearing was g
I shook my head. “There was nothing to feel bad about. I barely even remembered anything during the daytime. There is something always blocking my thoughts. I only remember it in my sleep.” “Do you think you can remind me of what happened? Or what you remember?” I nodded. I had started telling her