Mortal Enemy

Her half-sibling was a girl, Georgina. Austyn had never heard of a brother before. ‘If I remember correctly, you are your father’s only child.’ ‘Yes.’ ‘Then who is this Brother Gideon you kept calling in your sleep?’ ‘The neighbour’s kid.’ Kira said, improvising. Austyn narrowed his eyes. Kira nodded as if to emphasise the credibility of her statement. ‘He was the neighbour’s kid. I used to play with him when I was little. Then he moved away and I haven’t seen him since. I must’ve dreamed about him just now. I don’t know why.’ ‘You dream about the things you think about,’ Austyn said. ‘Really?’ Kira shrugged. ‘I haven’t thought about him in a long time.’ ‘Then why is he in your dream?’ Kira spread out her hands. ‘Beats me.’ Austyn stared at her for a few seconds. Then he reached over the bed and pulled her back into his arms. Kira struggled frantically. ‘What are you doing? Let me go!’ ‘Don’t move.’ He restrained her arms. ‘Let me see your bruise.’ Kira stopped fighting. She wanted to