Prologue
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I'm so high, I can hear Heaven
But Heaven, oh Heaven don't hear me
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"Miss Porter, I need to speak with you for a moment. It's about Shiloh."
"I already know. She can't sleep through the night now, the pain is so much. I..."
"Please, don't cry. This isn't your fault."
"Yes it is! I did this to her and we both know it. If it wasn't for me, she wouldn't have been born and wouldn't have to endure this pain. I took her life away from her and she has to live through that every day."
"Please, Miss Porter. Now is not the time to blame yourself, we need to think of Shiloh. From my experience, the pain only lasts until her heritage has manifested itself. When that happens, she'll be different, like a new creature."
"And?"
"The first few months, she'll be dangerous. Extremely so. I don't think living here is the best idea. You'll need to get somewhere less populated, less secluded. I also suggest that you two live apart."
"What? I can't do that. I'm all she knows!"
"Please, Miss Porter, it's for your safety. She won't know who you are and could kill you without realizing it. Please, listen to reason."
"Fine, fine."
"I'll do my best to help her, don't worry."
"Thank you, doctor."
"Goodbye, Miss Porter"
"Goodbye"