Corinna

When we landed in the water, mum managed to grab a hold onto me for support while we both swam to shore. I collapsed onto the sand in pure relief that we had managed to get away, shift back and only then notice that I am still bleeding from my injuries, I wince slightly as I press at the bite mark on my left hip.

My mum coughs loudly from behind me, I turn around to see her on her knees in the sand looking at her blood covered hands. I call for her, her eyes meet mine and she gives me a sad smile. She looks even paler...