Chapter Sixteen

Mazelina

“How’s my girl?” I ask Lotty via mind-link. I can see from her mind that she’s alone in her room, playing with her dolls.

“Mommy! Are you here?” she squeals in my head, but to anyone who may be in her room, they wouldn’t notice a thing.

“I am, but don’t tell anyone. It’s a surprise.”

“I love surprises.” She says, excitedly.

“Do you remember your hiding spot?”

“Yes, Mommy. Do I go there now?”

“Yes, baby girl. Whatever you hear, don’t come out until I come in and get you. Okay?”

“Is this part of the surprise?” she asks.

“Yes, Mommy wants to surprise Uncle Blaze and Daddy. I’m going to make lots of funny noises, but don’t worry, it’s just to scare them.”

“Like that time, we scared Uncle Blaze.” she giggles as she climbs into her hiding spot.

“Yes, exactly like that time. You were so good; you didn’t make a peep.”

“I’m in my spot mommy.”

“Good Girl. Quiet now. I’ll see you soon.”

I can feel her smile and excitement. She’s excited to see me and that makes my heart bl