The Child Who Wasn’t
"We shouldn't have spoiled you so much! You're making noise the first thing in the morning! How am I supposed to go to work?"
I felt something touch my forehead as Phoebe used a tissue to wipe the sweat from my brow.
"I'm so jealous of Maisie. She has parents who love her this much. This is the first time anyone has ever treated my wounds. Mrs. Shaw, don't worry. I don't feel any pain."
I smacked her hand away, snapping the cotton swab in two. My voice dropped, sharp and cold. "Why don't you feel pain?"
Phoebe froze for a second, then broke into an innocent, childlike smile. She said sweetly, "Because I know magic that makes pain disappear."
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