woman has turned you against me. She always clung to her silly
beliefs. I fear she will continue to do so until her dying day. Don't
worry, darling. I'll do my best to try to forgive you for your
coldness. We certainly haven't been apart long enough for you to
forget what a wonderful mother I was to you both.
Enough of the nonsense you have been spoon-fed by her. You
will come to me, and you will learn what your gift can truly do.
Please choose wisely, Marina. I may not be able to get over the deep
hurt you have caused me if you make the wrong choice again. We
don't want Mommy to become too angry now, do we? As you
should know by now, the results can be intense – one may even dare
to say fiery.
When you are back in my arms, We'll build our future together.
The true legacy that was always planned for our family will begin.
Under my guidance, your new marriage will make such a powerful
union. How lucky for you that you have chosen so well the first
time. Sometimes, we are forced into situations, and our real path is
blocked. Nevertheless, we can always find the way – Goddess be
damned!
How exciting it will be to see what is formed from the mixing of
Sarah's and my bloodlines. Such a combination will ensure my
grandchildren will be even stronger than you both. Our raw magic
will combine to stop even the coldest goddess. Of course, none of
this will happen until you submit. All of this is better discussed
face-to-face. Don't you agree?
You will come to me soon, my dear Marina. I would hate for
any more little accidents to happen. Don't keep me waiting.
Mother
I read the note twice, trying to understand it. How could I be so stupid as to
not watch over Meg? Who is this monster that claims to be my mother?
Dropping the letter, I fell to my knees and began to cry. Beating my fists against
my legs, I screamed as the world around me seemed to be crashing down.
Chapter
Nineteen
My screams were silenced when strong arms wrapped around me. I
struggled against the person holding me. The more I fought to break
free, the tighter the arms held me.
“Stop, child,” Gram's soft voice soothed.
Realizing it was my grandmother, I stopped fighting and collapsed into her
arms, sobbing.
