Chapter 45: Private Puddle

Ella's POV

I was woken up by the sharp knock on my door in the middle of the night.

I sat up quickly with my heart ramming in my chest and I was still trying to make out what was going on when my door burst open and Willow's silhouette stood there.

Her long flowy nightdress swept across the room as she walked in and turned on the lights. The blinding brightness it created hit my eyes like the edge of a knife and I had to protect them with my arm.

"Hello, Ella, I am thirsty. I need a very cold glass of water, get up and go get it for me." She ordered in a soft innocent voice.

My brain was still fuzzy and my heart was still fighting the alarm her presence had caused, but I dragged myself out of the bed and took the jug in her hands.

"Hurry!" She hissed and I nodded, moving as fast as my tired and aching body could allow.

Tears were already forming on my face but I sniffled them away.

"I have to be strong," I mumbled to myself as I walked in the direction of the kitchen.

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