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me as I tiptoed across the floor. There she was, sleeping sweetly

I hissed, quietly

on't know what hit you." I whispered, fig

length I had to go to make sure that she was r

you alive for a little while till you beg for de

ve a chance at happiness, and I

taining the potion I had taken from the evil wi

g with expectation. This was my opportunity to teach her a lesson and t

er arm, watching as it took effect and transform

her sleep. This was only the start of her punishment, the first move

lpha these days? I'm actually a good sister." I asked

ill never allow you t

r to bear the repercussions of my re

eard footsteps getting closer, and my heartbeat

shadowy nook to wait

down the dimly lit hallway. With adrenaline pumping through my veins, my h

n George, our father, walking down the hallway into his office. I felt a chill run down

eemed lost in thought, his brow furrowed with concern, lik

f, my pulse gradually returning to normal. But as I turned t

is tha

ow had she woken up so soon? Had she seen me administering the potion?

, forcing a smile onto my lips. "What are you doing up? It's lat

features. "I could ask you the same question," she replied, her tone co

ly would I be doing there?" I scoffed, attempting to feign innocence. "I was j

, I feared she might see through my facade and uncover the truth. Bu

o real." She countered, c

ve been the pipes or the creaky sounds

n't k

feel funny as well." She mu

was alm

to ease the tension by saying

You can turn on the lights if you are sc

or that; I'll be fine by the m

I didn't need: "I must have been imagining thin

to you sleepwalking." I lied,

g there with a mischievous gaze on her back. However, cert

ve tried, but it's definitely g

everyone is going to know h

gh before disowning you." I added, fighting the

ghed with relief that I had escaped discovery, but I also had a sneaking