Once we got into the castle, I went back to my room. I felt like crying. Everything was too much. And when I say too much, I mean I couldn't cope. I launched myself at my bed and curled up. I just wanted nothing but to freeze now. That way I wouldn't have to live like this. But I couldn't. I wanted to stay with Mom, Eliana and Auntie Elsa. I wanted to stay with Rosebud, Glacier and Smudges. Sven was often in my thoughts, too! I haven't seen my reindeer friend for a few years. I hope he was okay.
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The door opened and Eliana walked in.
"Adelade?" She said.
She ran and hugged me.
"Are you okay?" She asked.
I shook my head.
"Eli, don't tell anyone." I felt those words slip out my mouth.
"About what?" Eliana asked.
She looked worried.
"Adelade, are you okay?" She questioned again.
"I'm getting worse," I admitted. "I don't want to leave mom, you, Auntie Elsa, Glacier, Rosebud, Smudges or Sven."
"You're losing control again?" Eliana hugged me. "Whatever happens, I love you."
I smiled. "I love you so much, Eli. I don't want to give up. Although my brain tells me otherwise."
"I met a girl while I was in Northuldra that knew you." Eliana smiled. "I can't remember her name though. But she asked after you!"
I smiled.
"Not Alexandra was it?" I asked. "Daughter of Honeymaren?"
Eliana nodded. My heart fluttered. I had a bit of a crush on her. But I knew she didn't love me in that way. I didn't know why? Was she straight?
"Are you okay, yourself, Eliana?" I hugged her. "You look pale."
Eliana grabbed my hand. Her arm was trembling.
"I heard Glacier and Auntie Elsa talking last night." She blurted out.
"What about?" I asked.
"Something is happening with my own powers," said Eliana looking pale. "Like, I think they are getting stronger. I'm not sure if it is to do with our bond. But it's as strong as yours were when you were three."
I hugged her close. "I'm sorry, sis. That must be tricky to find out about. I found it hard your age."
"Did you?" Eliana looked at me.
"Yeah," I said truthfully. "Ten years old. I can't believe that."
"Me neither, to be honest." Eliana smiled. "I can't believe you are seventeen."
I smiled. "I love you, sis!"
Eliana cuddled into me. "I missed you, Adelade."
I kissed her forehead. "I missed you so much. Hadn't stopped thinking about you."
I wasn't lying, either. I did miss Eliana. She was another part of me. She, Kanron, Mom, Dad, Glacier, Auntie Elsa, Sven, Rosebud and Smudges. I loved them all. So much!
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A/N: Hi people.
Thank you for 500 reads on this book. I only started a few weeks ago and now it is chapter 20!!! Like wow!!! and I didn't go into much detail. I was worried I might.
How did you like it?
Edited 7TH May 2024