CHAPTER 17: SEEING HER AGAIN

Alexander

Maybe occupying the space little bunny and I once stayed in helped chase the nightmares away or maybe because I felt so close to being home. The night was as smooth as the furs of a sheep, calm like a wind and serene like the lullaby escaping from the lips of a woman.

The morning light forced its way through the open curtains, filling the room with its blessing. I sat up, seeing toasted bread and hot chocolate prepared on my bedside table.

“Lady Selene,” I said to myself, smiling. It has always been a routine for her, and she still did it, irrespective of how old she was becoming.

I walked to the bathroom to relieve myself. I came out only to meet Bree sitting on my bed, waiting for God knows what.

The smile on my face dispersed into a frown immediately I sighted her.

“I'm very sure Lady Selene taught you better but you chose to be rude,” I said.

“Good morning to you too Alexander Pierce,” she said, wearing a weird looking smile on her face. I wondered instantly what s