The look on Hu Wen Cheng's face when he said interesting caused me to stiffen. I wasn't going to be used against Liu Hao Yu and Huang Xiao Wen. I refused.
Ants were starting to make their presence known and I was just about to tell the leader of the White Tigers that whatever he was thinking, he needed to stop it, when my vision went black.
"Happy Birthday, Little Bird." I could hear Rip laughing softly in my ear and I could feel the pressure of his hands as he covered my eyes. "No peaking."
I could feel a warm breeze on my face and I could hear the sound of children's laughter in the distance. I felt lighter, happier, and I could hear the voices of people mingling around me.
"Make a wish, Mommy," came the voice of a little girl.
I could stop the tears from coming out of my eyes as I replied to her. "What do I need to wish for? I have everything I need right here."
