Gemma POV
I was stunned when I visited Mum. I expected her to be bandaged up and still in plaster, but I did not expect the dull, vacant eyes. Although I had been told she wouldn't remember me, it still hurt deeply, and it was hard to pretend I was a friend and be happy to see her.
Alex was great. When I saw him at dinner, he did not push me and could see I was not in the mood to talk. I like our connection; we read each other's moods better.
The king, not so much, and neither my Dad.
I wanted a day of not thinking; as Aunt Pam said, it is time for a spa day, a day to forget all our worries and give our minds a rest.
Back to school tomorrow and act like nothing happened.
That Axel was not taken.
That spies were not caught.
Pretend life is full of roses.
When all I want to do i
