Chapter 3

Derek saw my smile too. 

He slapped me straight across the face. 

“Claire Caldwell, now you’re using Mom’s tricks to scare people? What’s next–you’re going to say you can’t control your expression because you’re becoming a Moonbound Doll?” 

Snickers spread across the living room. One guy 

taunted, “C’mon, turn into a doll right here. What’re you waiting for? You liar!” 

I shook my head stiffly. “I’m not a liar. I’m not a liar…” 

I held up my injured arm so they could see the cotton exposed inside.