![]() ‘Thanks,’ Ellie grumbled, blowing her nose again, the moment swiftly over. She could look straight into her now, falling fast into those dark pools whenever their gazes met. The two of them were almost the same height now, the distance closing in as Lottie grew taller. Darker, deeper, a midnight ocean that might pull her down. Handing her another tissue, Lottie noticed her friend’s eyes. ![]() It wasn’t just her fall and the ravenous glances that followed her, but for a second the scents that usually felt like home had turned sour. Every step up the path felt like a step closer to safety. It towered over them, sunlight glowing around its edges like rays from the face of an ancient god and demanding just as much respect. ![]() ‘Atchoo!’ Ellie hid her face in the handkerchief and noisily blew her nose, before lifting her head, eyes streaming as they took in Rosewood.Īt the end of the rose-lined path stood the home to the righteous, resolute and resourceful. ‘Here!’ Lottie held out a tissue for Ellie just as she let out a huge sneeze. ![]()
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