Chapter 56. Caught at last

Ella's heart was filled with sadness as she asked." And?"

"And, the potion of the afterlife would bring my parents back to me." The troll wiped a tear and looked at Ella.

This was the first worthy explanation she had ever heard throughout the day. She wondered if it was true or if he was just pulling her leg.

"Do you think it will work?" Ella asked.

" It may just bring back one of them. But it's worth a try." The troll shrugged.

"Do you think trading my life to bring back your parents is worth it?"

"I don't. But what choice do I have. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity and I have to take it. I feel awfully bad to do this but if I don't, someone else will. The high witch always gets what she wants !" The troll was being honest and Ella appreciated his honesty.

After much thought she replied," alright then. Take me in. I will give you no hassle."

"Really?" The troll looked at her confused." But why?"

"I think you have a big heart and that deep down inside you are just a broken lit