CHAPTER 20
Springtime. I’ve always loved the …
What’s that noise?
I glance at the clock. Half past four, except it’s bright out. Bright as day.
I’m so confused.
My head hurts. Why does my head hurt? What time did I go to bed? I’m so tired …
I need to … Wait, what day is it? Half past four. Can’t be nighttime. Not with the sky so bright. Not with …
What’s that noise?
“Mia, I need you to get up. Now.”
I don’t understand. I think it must be … Someone’s in my room. It’s not Mom. What’s going on?
“Mia, get up.” It’s my dad. But who’s with him? Why are there strangers in my house?
“Are you dressed?” Dad asks. I think so. Am I? I have no idea what I’m doing here, why my head aches this badly.
Where’s Mom?
“There are officers here,” Dad says. Officers? Like cops? What do they want? “T
