Chapter 4

I struggled desperately, tears streaming uncontrollably like a cascade of pearls, as I clung to Enoch Robertson's pant leg, pleading for help.

"Enoch, I'm going to drown. You know I'm terrified of water."

Enoch seemed to remember something, hesitated for a moment, but then Charlotte Perry sneezed, and he reluctantly went along with their plan.

"Sage Woods, you're acting out of pure jealousy. Ever since Charlotte asked me to buy her a swimsuit, you've been having tantrums and hurling insults at her. Charlotte was worried you'd misunderstood her, so she reported you at the Thanksgiving party, but instead of appreciating…