25. The Vision

Ivy

I am running as fast as my short legs allow me, but I can feel Ryder gaining on me. I don't know why I'm running away instead of talking to him, but things between us were a bit weird last night.

When I closed my eyes and tried to feel a connection between him and me, I felt strange.

No, actually, it was more than just a strange feeling. It was electrifying.

As I run, I realize I can't outrun Ryder forever. He is a lot faster than me.

But why am I scared of him over a mere feeling?

Okay, I lied. It's not just the feeling that made me want to run for the hills. It was a vision I saw in my mind when I closed my eyes. In my vision, I saw us together.

My heart raced as I remembered the vision. It was vivid as if it were real. In the vision, Ryder and I were laughing and holding hands, walking down the forest. It felt so real, so perfect, that it scared me. And the worst of all, my belly was swollen, and I looked...

Someone grabs my arm as I slow down to a stop, so I scream, "I'M NOT