Chapter 4

Suddenly, the world froze.

The curtains shifted, untouched by any wind.

All the lights in the room blazed to life at once, then faded back into darkness.

I could hear pages turning, a page, then another, then a third.

It was like someone was impatiently flipping through a book that had been ruined.

Then, Mom's voice came through.

Her tone was gentle and excited, but there was a touch of anger she couldn't quite hide. "What kind do you want, sweetheart?

"I will get you a new one.

"If he doesn't love my heroine, then he can disappear for good."