Thomas, at my side filled the room, a per
at the doorway, her smile wide and seemingly benevolent, h
ing flood of memories that weren't dreams at all-the
er who used innocent-looking chicken trinkets to steal my healthy baby, er
been the first step in a meticulously cruel scheme that resulted in Maria
where I wasted away, powerless, betrayed by all
rip of her deception, ignited a cold, unyielding fire wi
naive, to allow such a predatory serpent into my home, un
ve and aware, standing on the precipice
d the trump card, she had no idea that I was already steps ahe