Elene glanced at the mirror on the nearby vanity table and saw the dark threads on her face, her fingers instinctively touching the spot.
So, that’s what he was talking about, Bia hummed.?You are all right though. I don’t think it’s too bad.
The black vines faded and disappeared quickly, leaving the Princess startled. She turned her attention back to Forrest, who was breathing heavily and muttering something under his breath.
“I am fine!” She rushed toward him but he recoiled from her as if one little contact would kill them both.
“No, please! I don’t want to hurt you!” He raised his hand to obstruct her and she stopped.
“Forrest, I am fine,” she tried to grasp his palm but he jerked it away.
Elene sighed and went to his walk-in wardrobe, going through his drawers until she returned
