United Under the Willow

Prologue

My Dear Alrina,
Sometimes your destiny isn't set in stone. Sometimes you have to follow some very... discrete clues to reach your destiny and to become the person you were always meant to be. Your time is now, my dear. If you're reading this, it means that I am no longer with you. But no matter what anyone says, I always loved you more than anything.
I know you're hurt and don't understand what really happened. I know you're probably mad at me, but please. Don't believe everything that is said about my death or disappearance. In time, you will find out what really happened. In time you will find 2 other girls your age just as I did back then.
For now I must say goodbye, my darling girl. I love you with all my heart. I always have.
With All the Love in My Heart,
Your mother
Brenna Delaney

I read the words over and over again, my tears staining the page and smearing her beautiful penmanship. Today my mom was presumed dead after being missing for 6 months. Today my dad finally decided it was time for me to read what she intended me to.
What do I do now? I ask myself. Why do I still ask myself these questions... I never get the answers I'm looking for... I was irritated and hurt and my thoughts showed it.
But I was barley finished with my thought when I heard my mothers voice whispering to me.
"When you're ready, and you've found the other two, look under my bed. You will find a tote with answers. But only when you've found them."
"Found who, mom?"
"You'll know. The instant you meet, you'll know."
I curled up in a ball under the covers of my bed. I cried and cried until I fell into a restless sleep.