Chapter 13

• Breathe.
• That’s what Zarina felt like doing when her attention was caught by a tall, fair woman, who appeared to be around the same age as her. The woman appeared to be in a state of confusion, with wide, round eyes that seemed ready to pop out of her head. She ran her hands through her light auburn hair, as if she was frustrated or overwhelmed. After closing and reopening her eyes, she began to pace around anxiously, shaking her head in denial.
• “This can’t be real,” the woman muttered under her breath as she continued pacing back and forth. “I must be hallucinating or something.”