44AuraAura had curled into a ball on the plush black rug on her bedroom floor. The tears had stopped, and she stared at the wall. She didn’t know how long she’d been lying there, but the light coming in from the windows had completely faded.
She forced herself up and walked to the mirror. The reflection was her own. Red eyes and blotchy skin stared back at her. Bringing her finger to her face, she watched her skin smooth. The only redness that remained covered her cheeks and plump lips. Her eyes still looked sad, and she tried to smile at herself. “You will fix this.”
A flow of wind came from the side of the room, and Aura turned as her sister appeared before her. The dark circles under her eyes made them appear hollow.
“Adie.” Aura’s smile faded as she saw the worrisome look on her fac
