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Arianna felt a bit relieved as she watched the servants go in search of Brian.

Now that she had lost her powers, she knew Brian had to be by her side at all times.

No one knew where Alice and Lucas went, she was sure they were plotting her downfall.

She finally admitted to herself she felt safe around Brian at all times.

Arianna wondered why and searched through her mind for answers.

For all she knew, he could be the betrayer.

She reminded herself she couldn’t trust anyone except her mother. She decided to keep an extra eye on Brian.

Arianna soon finished her food and waited eagerly for the return of the servants who went in search of Brian.

Brianna had also finished her food and was getting bored of staring at her daughter in silence.

“Engaging her in a conversation would work,” she thought.

Brianna noticed how nervous Arianna was.

She concluded her daughter was in love with Brian.

Brianna started the conversation by asking her if she had fallen in love with Brian.

“No!” She replied