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Exhausted, I collapsed onto the cool tile and curled around the base of the toilet, perspiration dripping from my body and making my nightgown damp. I think I fell asleep, but for how long, I had no idea. "Mrs. Fitzgerald?" Jane's concerned call woke me as she rushed into the bathroom. "Ma'am, what

Charli I woke as the world came into focus. Soft lips warmed my head as a deep velvet voice rumbled from my dreams to reality. And then I remembered...everything. My breakdown was completely out of character, but I'd felt blindsided—my two worlds once again colliding. How had Nox's father known my

I pursed my lips as I used the spatula to lift one corner of the sandwich and peek at the darker side. "That was your fault." "Mine? You're the one claiming culinary genius." "You distracted me." He took the spatula from my hand and examined it closely. "Hmm. I just had an idea." Snatching it aw

In a way, it gave me hope. I could never imagine Alton asking for my help the way Bryce had today, in front of all of us. He was brave and had a good heart. I took another glance toward the lake. The two children were standing facing one another. Their silhouettes stood out from the shimmering lake

My school? Like this was second grade at the academy and I was going to show her the papier-mâché ornament I made. I sat taller and smoothed the napkin over my lap. "I'm so sorry, Mother. Perhaps we should discuss the lovely view. Do you see the Empire State Building over there?" Her lips pursed.