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ing, which appeared a bit blurry. Confusion washed over me, and

ve a lot of explaining to do," she said before leaving

head throbbed, making it difficult to recall

to shape-shift, and then..." I started to exp

doctor walked in-the same one who had

ying to remember. It's important for your mental well-being,"

lled my aunt?" I asked, my voice unsteady. The doctor, in respons

ou, but we used your cellphone to contact someone familiar," he explained. I op

net is going to kill me," I muttered under my breath as tears welled up in my eyes. Meeting Horland h

rest and not overthink things. Your aunt wil

mewhere far, far away, and now I'm back in this mess. How do you expect me to cope, doc?

been through, but I'm telling you that you need to take it easy. That's the only way yo

mean Aunt Janet is still here

for her treatment," the doctor explained. "She's asleep now, but she'll b

I was left with the

'm thankful she's not pregnant," she said. I bit my lip, my heart sinking. I

replied. "We'll make sure she ge

ome. I hope Ava recovers soon. If you have any question

m again and came to m

ble to enjoy it as guilt and anxiety gnawed at me. Aunt Janet avoid

. "Aunt Janet, I'm really sorry for everything. I

eyes. "Ava, we'll talk about it later. Right now, yo

was still upset but will

I'll be back soon," was all

rushed to open it, and there stood Au

ed. Before I could react, she shackled me with a thick chain la

sorry," I pleaded, my heart pound

s," she snapped. "Talking to you is pointless. You'll stay here until

ing me chained to the wall, help