Broken (Broken Wings) by Sandra Love Read Free Book Online

because of my parents. My mother is some evil witch that ‘wants me to kill myself’,” she says with air quotes. I look at her in shock. How does she know that part? “I had a dream that she told me to that,” she continues. “All because my father said I was dead. Why the heck would he say that?” She slides to the floor and starts to cry.
    “Cordelia , you have to listen to me. You may never repeat what I have just told you; ever. They could kill us both.”
    “It sounds like The Old Ones are murderers. They cursed you, and now they want my father dead, and probably want to kill me since they have no idea what I am. Wait; do these horrible people, that are my “parents” know what I am?”
    “Yes they do, and I want to change what they are doing to you. You are skin and bones. I also know about the scars on your back.”
    “What the hell!?” She cuts me off. “You know what has been happening to me and you, as my protector just sat back and watched it happen? Why? You are just as bad as they are. Please go.” I went to stand up and walk out the door.
    I stand up and start to walk out the door, but stop and turn toward her. “I was only supposed to watch you, not jump in and be the hero. This was something I was never supposed to tell. I probably will get punished for telling you all that I did. Remember that I was trying to be your friend. You need to stop pushing people away, and talk about your problems instead of hiding behind the blade that you use.” Her mouth dropped open. “Yes, I can see everything you do; that is one of our powers. I live in the old cabin across the creek.” I continued toward the door. “You know where the bridge is if you need me. But I ask of you to not tell my brother anything.” I shut her bedroom door and walk out of her house.
    I really hope she doesn’t do anything stupid. I don’t know what I would do. I start to walk back to the cabin , silently praying that Cordelia will just lay her head back on the pillow and sleep peacefully.

Chapter Eight
    Cordelia
                  I watch as Kaleigh walks out of my bedroom door. That’s when the tears start to flow and I can’t take it anymore. I open my bag up and grab my razor blade. I pull my skirt up and place the blade against my thigh. I stop, thinking maybe Kaleigh was right. This might not be the answer to my problems. I’m so confused right now. What am I? Powers? What powers do I have? If my father is an angel and my mother is a witch, what does that make me? Lillian, my mother, or whoever she is, tried to warn me. I wonder if that was Amelia cursing her for warning me. I hope I didn’t put Kaleigh’s life in danger. I decide to look more into my folder. There are photos of my parents, but nothing more.
                  A knock on my front door snaps me out of my thoughts. I wonder who it is. I slowly walk to the door and look out. Nobody is there, so I open it and before I know what’s happening, I am hit in the face with an egg.
                  While laughing, I hear Kelsey say, “Nobody wants you here. Cameron only feels sorry for you. You should just leave town and never come back.” Then four more eggs hit me. I slam the door and fall to the ground in tears.
                  “Why!? What have I done to deserve this punishment?” I am sobbing so loud, I decide I need a shower, so I walk to the bathroom and start the water, turning it to hot. I strip out of my clothes and step into the shower. The water feels so good on my body. I stand there dazed as I wash my hair and body. I turn around for the water to hit my back. Holding my breath, I wait for the hurt to start. When there is no pain at all, I shut the shower off and step out. After wiping the mirror, I stare at my reflection as I turn a little to look at my back.
                  “Oh. my. goodness. My back has healed. The scars are gone. What is going on?” All of a sudden the lights