#Chapter12

Full Moon

I woke up with my back aching as if I've slept on the floor for a whole year. Slowly, I fluttered my eyes open, "Oh, my back," I whined.

Even with my hazy vision, I could easily sense Phoebe's presence beside me. I could feel her cautious eyes watching my every move, as if I'd start shifting any second. I could smell the fright radiating off her skin mixed with determination. That alone had me waking up completely.

I was about to raise my hand and rub the sleep from my eyes when I heard two metals clanging together just as I felt restraint from my hand,...