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e flashes but it felt more like a dream. I turned my gaze towards the bedroom, there I saw my mother laying almost lifeless on

e up again and the images from the

ast. Except in my case, it was an actual beast just like

't in control of myself, and all I could think about was getti

ead as I turned around, sprinting towards the cabin which for s

ing I knew, I was waking up inside the cabin with this

ed. She was bleeding badly with scratches allover her body. I

't mean to hurt you?" I plea

perfect little Senior Elder." She whispered into my ears. "Shush, it's a s

ified. "Don't worry about that. You can tell me later, let's just g

se words killed me instantly. Tears rolled d

ou away from it all, you'd be safe. But I wish I'd told you sooner. I didn't know your

ou're going to die. Please don't die. Stay with me. Mom please!!!" I

boy. He is much more than you could ever imagine so please, keep him safe, and keep him hidden. That way, you would have

d right in my arms. The only family I've ever known. The only family I've eve

need her to teach me and to protect me from but she's gone, just like that. How will I s

the rest of the world. That cabin where I didn't

onths and I still couldn't heal from

. After which we returned to the cabin. I won't leave and Alima allowed me grief for as long as I needed.

, Alima never left my side, neith

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