Birlinn

‘To be born with teeth is to be born with either a curse or a blessing to mankind’

I looked at Jenny, remembering her in her crib, the way her fingers played in mine, the way her cheek lay hot on my skin. I wished I had the power to give her safe passage through this life, but truth is, it would have taken a real witch to do that

‘IF YOU’RE GOING to kill me, you’re going

‘IF YOU’RE GOING to kill me, you’re going

going to kill the baby, too.’

going to kill the baby, too.’

kill the baby, too.’

kill the baby, too.’

kill the baby, too.’

a foul-smelling liquid