The Fool (19 page)

Persuading her to do something. She took a
deep breath, attempting to calm things: now, more than ever, it was
important to look as if she was listening. She raised her face to
him, composing it as best she could: she would listen. She didn't
see him move, had no time to react, to tense. The force that
slammed into the side of her face lifted her off the bed, throwing
her sideways onto the floor. She screamed.

About the Author

Morgan Gallagher is in her late 40s, and
should know better, about spending her writing life with vampires.
However, she has no choice, as they refuse to go away and leave her
alone. She lives in the Scottish Borders, with her husband and
their six year old son. A full time carer for her husband who is
severely disabled, Morgan also works as a volunteer for several
charities and is passionate about the rights of babies, children
and mothers. She has campaigned vigorously against child detention
during immigration procedures. She and her husband home educate
their son and attempt to keep a never ending stream of cats under
control. The North Sea pounds their fishing village every winter,
and every major storm, the entire family are to be found in the car
parked on the headland admiring the view. Apart from the cats, that
is, who are at home dreaming of summer.