MOONLIGHT SECRETS

EARS

e speakers and placed the book I w

white hair that seemed silver when he stood under light. In his hands he had the usual: a folder, a pen and a small metal tin with my tablets in. He opened a

tin and counted the number of multicolored tablets. Five, just like usual. I plac

hone. I mean it's just the most logical thing in the world isn't it. Getyour dad to buy

face slowlychange colors before she ends

ou laughing" I j

For a second, Iforget that there is a glass window separating us and Iimagine us sitting together in my room, joking aroundand being typical teen

d she reaches forward and

ll take you to Starbucks, and we will order the double sundae, chocolate chip ice cream w

hen we will hit the cinema and w

. "And

e that her breath fogs up the glass. ".. And then w

a child on Christmas being given their best gift in the world. It might seem pathe

ts cut short when I get

across the glass and her bluish-grey eyes wide in fear. I hold my hand up,

, hello sweetie". It was my mum and I lo

, just to get close enough to put her hands against the glass and to watch me

we are going to go when I get better." I turn away, not wanting to

eamed that one day I'll feel the grass beneath my feet, be able to look up and see endless blue sky, feel the icy wind in my hair. But as I looked around

led and he seems to believe you are making great progress." I sm

l, deciding it's time to change the subject. Gemma jump

than Christmas," Gemma squeals and

d your father is busy finishing everything else

I ask, hoping that he will be able to come before

the moment Aria, but he will come down

rself after look

and if I don't leave now, they are all going to be closed in a few hours."

it t

t the room opposite the glass was still lit up and I could hear my father

t, it seems like she is getting worse and

ecided it would be better to stay

plan?" my father

of her own life". My eyes flew open and I stayed still, lying moti

u telling me that you can't save the Alpha's daughter?! My father's s

bed Dr Khaled by the neck and pushed him up against the wall. Even with minimal light to judge by, I could clearly see th

olf rip you into shreds". My dad let go of the doctor, who quickly slid down the wall and cr

eed your dead body to the dogs." My heart thumped against my chest like an African drum and I held my breath, praying for Dr Kha

and finally when I did manage to close my eyes it was already morni

time it was