Page 4 of Wings of Lies
I blinked the tears out of my eyes and gasped.
White flames covered both of my hands.
You always end up in cages, don’t you, Lucille? Except, this one’s your own doing.
That voice… It couldn’t be her, could it? But it sounded like her, only more bitter. The same voice from that dark hellhole I woke from. If it was her, maybe she could actually help me this time.
Stop freaking out and use the power on your hands to get out.
“Why are my hands flaming?”
Because you have powers.
“How?”
She didn’t respond.
“Hello? How is this possible?” I asked, waiting. “Why won’t you answer me?”
I can’t.
“Then why are you in my head? I need help!”
If you want answers, grow up and get out. I’m not allowed to explain.
She sounded so… angry and different from before.
“Answers? Like about my mom?” I asked.
Among others.
“Do you know where she is?”
Silence.
“Please, if you won’t tell me anything else, at least tell me that.”
Elora
“Where’s Elora? Where am I?”
Not Elora.
“Helpful.”
I don’t want to help you. But I don’t have much choice. You’ll find your answers once you get out of your cage. Escape and remember the names Oliver and Magda. Ask Oliver about Elora, then—She paused.Magda everything else,she rushed out.
“And I’ll find my mom that way?”
You’ll find your answers. But Magda’s answers come at a price.Her voice was fading.
If she knew where my mom was, I’d pay any price.
“Wait, but who’s Oliver? And how am I supposed to escape? The room is locked!” I yelled.
Use your powe…
“Wait!” I yelled, but she never returned.
