Sixteen
“There are no do-overs in life. No amount of magic, power, money, wishing, or praying can change what has already happened. Once you’ve acted, it’s done. You have to live with the consequences or hope you die quickly if those consequences are too much.” ~Jewel
Five minutes prior…
“Mom?” Jewel gasped as she watched a woman step out of the portal. Shadows danced around her. The woman tilted her head, her eyes glowing an eerie green. Jewel thought the woman resembled her mother, but at the same time, she didn’t. Her skin was too pale, her hair thin and lacking luster, and she moved as if her limbs didn’t quite understand their purpose. “What is this?” Jewel turned to look at Celise, her heart feeling like it was going to leap out of her throat.
“Your mom.” Celise pointed back to
