29. Gift

1590 Words

I woke to raised voices, the pounding in my head worsening by the minute. “I want to talk to her.” I hear a familiar British voice. “She’s been through a lot, Edith, she needs time.” Diego sighed heavily. “I don’t have time, I need to know how she came back.” I started to groggily open my eyes, seeing two shadowy figures standing in the doorway. “I need to know how to get my Marjorie back.” Her voice broke as she choked on her sobs. “Diego? Edith?” I said, slowly sitting up. “Lili, lay back down.” Diego chastised me as he came to my side. “How did you come back?” Edith asked, charging over to me, determination and hope swan in her eyes. “The Goddess Selene sent me back.” I replied, my eyes slowly adjusting to the dim room. Edith just stared at me blankly. I finally noticed the dark

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