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stay away from her as well to avoid any attempt to complete what she started

e last place Gwendolyn would be. Having heard the gravity of Dad's punishment on

r face. She hasn't moved an inch for over a year now and even when she does, it's either she cries of pain or a maid helps. She

ure but all to no avail. She remains bedridden, unable to move any pa

eva, who was busy packing her bags of herbs and potions, "Would she be okay?" I

be strong for her as well." She advised and I tilted my head to meet her sad gaz

und the gardens during the day as our father could not go out during the day. She made sur

as resting at night on some days, Gwen was out with dad. And when it was Gwen

acing kisses on it, "I wish you could just get well right now," I whispered against

ntly by a light hand and my hair gently ruffled. "Hmmm," I brea

had me staring in awe now looked dim and tired, too tired that they lost their glow. She manage

jar which was on the table, at the foot of her bed but not minding the cough she managed to finish her sent

he cup close to her mouth so she could sip on it. After she was done, I wip

egan without giving me a chance to ask how she

to say, "Gwen hasn't really mastered being a vampire and how to mast

ything to protect your sister but would she ever do that for you?" She stated, surprising me. She didn't need an answ

ed closely how dominating your sister could be and how you let her, why is that?" She

her question while taking my hand in hers. "What do you think would h

over again, was Gwendolyn really going to...no she wouldn't,

t have any special powers like you, dad and even Gwen or like anyone in the kingdom." I added, "That's an advantage Gwen has

you're not special?" She asked but obviously, I didn't

t still remains the truth, I neit

I blurted out, "I have a feeling he wishes I was born d

truth," I heard a voice different from mother's but belongi

rd glare, "What are you doing here?" I aske

are you feeling, mum?" she asked, making me wonder if she really cared because she has never ste

trying to hurt your sister or scare her." Mother blurt

d empty," Gwen said in a casual v

as to how common she made me feel and ho

e," she said in a tone that held mockery, "Odyssey doesn't need a w

nly came here to insult us. You have no respect for my presence nor do you care to listen and make amends." She spat,

ances towards earning the throne even while you and father are alive, she wants to be next in line an

hush voice, "Your father and I are always here whene

aby. It sounded more like an enchantment but it was slow and soothing, "I hea

they say really gets to you always remember that you're special to me." She said s