Book 4: Where Did She Go?

Rose

“Wh-who are you?” I stammer as I continue to lock eyes with the stranger standing at the foot of my bed.

Now that I’m fully awake, she doesn’t look quite as menacing. My eyes have adjusted to the light, and I can see that she is a tiny older woman, and while she’s creepy, I think I can take her, even in my very pregnant state.

She doesn’t answer my question, only continues to look at me in a menacing way. Her beady eyes narrow even more, and I think she looks a bit like King Gene.

I never imagined anyone could be shorter than him, but this woman is even more tiny than he is.

“Are you her?”

Her voice creaks and cracks as she speaks, assaulting my ears. I have no idea what she’s talking about, and I wonder if I should call for help. Who is supposed to be guarding me and isn’t here? Who let her in here, anyway?

I am still convinced that I can beat her up even without Kelly’s nun chucks, so I don’t try to alert anyone that