Chapter 25

ASHLEY

{Monday, 4 days to the blood moon}

Mr. Gordon was sitting on a chair across the room when I woke up. I did not know how long I was out, but everything seemed clear. I had an ache in my head, but it was mild compared to the stinging pain I had across my forehead earlier. He sat on the bed when he saw I was awake, and I looked at his wristwatch to check the time. It was 12.05 pm. But it was 7 am when he gave me a shot in the morning.

“How are you feeling, Ashley?” he asked as he checked my temperature.

An image of Peter screaming as the car tumbled flashed through my mind. “Where is Peter?” I asked.

He glowered at me and looked away. “You were in an accident a few hours ago, and here I am, trying to take care of you. But you keep asking about this boy? Teenagers.”

“Well, just take me to him then,” I demanded.

“I'll take you to him,” he said. “But you have to answer a few questions first.”

“Okay,” I said. “What do you want to know?”

He walked to the chair he was sitting on when I