16. A Castle for a Queen-3
“You’re the one of the two of us who has died. You tell me. Was there a light at the end of the tunnel? What did you see?” “I saw you,” I whisper. “Where are you right now?” he asks. “I am going to stay with Vanessa Andrews for a while. My mind came back a little scrambled from the lightning strike.” “I heard some nurses talking about how you said you’d seen a ghost.” The note of jesting in his voice brings a smile to my face. “I lied.” “Good for you.” “Lucas, have you ever had scars on your face before?” I ask. For a few seconds, he doesn’t answer, and I wonder if he’s decided I’m crazy. “Yes,” he whispers. “How did you get them?” I ask, bolting upright. “I have to go now.” “Lucas, wait.” I squeeze the phone in my hand, listening. He’s on the other end, but he’s not saying anyt
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