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Forty six

*Freya*

"I heard you were captured by the Sunshades. That must have been so awful. I'm so glad you are back and safe with us now" Addy commented the moment I walked into the Crimson palace. She looked so relieved to see me that I couldn't help but smile at her and enveloping her in a tight hug. I had missed her so much. The other ladies stood in front, watching us intently.

After we broke apart, I turned to find Kelly and Jessica glaring daggers at me. I raised my chin up and stared them down. I was done allowing them intimidate me every time they had the chance. I was done being the girl that got bullied.

"Hello, Sis," I said, my voice dripping with intended sarcasm. She glared even harder at me as I approached her.

"Back from your little trip I see," She chuckled, but I could see the fury hiding in her eyes. She must have thought she had triumphed when I left. She had scared her sister away as she always did. Not this time. Not anymore.

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