Chapter 83

Her mother had been acting strangely for the past couple of days. Lilly watched as her mother looked out of window touching her neck. She’d never noticed the marks on her neck before. Two dark points were highlighted against her neck.

“Mom, are you okay?” Lilly asked.

“I’m fine, dear. What’s it like being sixteen?”

“Fine. Mom, what’s going on?” She watched as her mom moved toward the back door.

“Nothing. I’ve got a little gift for you.”

Her hand went to the door knob. Lilly watched the door open slowly. She knew if her mother opened that door something bad was going to happen.

“Mom, what’s going on? Please, shut the door.”

It was night, and her father had told them both to stay in at night. The city wasn’t safe no matter the time of day.

“Nothing is going to hurt us. You’ll see.” “Mom, no,” Lilly said.

The door opened, and she screamed.

The dream broke apart.

“Wake up, Lilly.” Scott stood over her.

Pulling away from him, Lilly scrambled to her feet. Her parents were stood looking at h