All Chapters of Bound By The Moon: Chapter 1 - Chapter 4

-Dani-Present Time - Sep, 2004Why do I have to move? I grumbled, my gaze fixed out the window as the tall pines and dense underbrush blurred into a green haze. "This isn't the end of the world, Danielle!" Dad exclaimed, glancing back over his shoulder."Not for you," I snapped. It was so unfair that my Dad could remain unbothered while I was still reeling from the news. This wasn't just a move; it was leaving everything I knew behind, including Laura, my best friend. Toronto had been my home for as long as I could remember, and now Dad was uprooting me to Canmore, Alberta—a small town bordered by mountains and wilderness. I felt a twinge of annoyance. Sure, Dad grew up in Canmore, but he hasn't been back since he left at eighteen. Why? I have no idea; he refused to talk about it.I've never met my grandparents. I know there was some conflict when Dad met my mom, but I don't know how deep it goes. And about my mom—she's not coming with us. My parents split when I was a newborn.I n

-Dani-Present Time - Sep 2004"Dani, it's time to get up!" Dad called from the hallway, and I reluctantly sat up in bed. "I'm up!" I mumbled loudly, hearing him make his way down the stairs. I grabbed my phone off the nightstand to see the time—6:30. Awesome. I'd only caught about four hours of sleep. I yawned and stretched my arms before finally getting out of bed. I ended up chatting with Laura on the phone for hours, and then I couldn't fall asleep because of the wind howling outside. And the house made creepy creaks that totally freaked me out. I put on a robe and headed for the bathroom. After a quick shower, brushing my hair, and applying mascara, I felt ready to tackle the day ahead. I wore blue flare jeans, a gray T-shirt, and a black hoodie, hoping to blend in with the rest of the students. "Are you ready to roll?" Dad called out as I came down the stairs. "What about breakfast?" I asked, and Dad grabbed his jacket. "I still haven't hit the grocery store, so I figured w