Chapter 9: Secrets Divulged
“You must have patience with yourself. Don't continue to beat yourself up if you can't handle it," Teal said as I looked at her out of the corner of my eye.
“And what would you know about beating yourself up? You're a spirit. Spirits live with peace in their souls."
Teal's jaw quickly dropped, pure indignation dripping from her voice.
“You actually believe that? Who told you such fabrications?"
I frowned guiltily.
“It's not something I've been told, as much as it's something I've… speculated for quite some time."
But just as I attempted to avert my gaze, Teal grabbed me by the nape of my neck and shoved me against the wall. Violently.
“What the hell was that for?" I whimpered, hoping that would at least be the last of it.
“You need to prepare yo
