I sucked in a ragged breath. This was not the same Osiris twins I had left Topaz City with.
I stopped to dash away the tears that welled up from the depths of my soul. The twins seemed to have changed, within the span of a few weeks.
Where were my fierce warriors? What had happened to them?
I turned away, feeling as if I had been betrayed.
"What have you been doing with yourself?" Papa turned towards the screen, directing his question at Mother.
Mother gazed out at us, but I could tell she was focusing on Papa. "Do not worry about me. I am still one of the strongest mages here.
"I left Andalusia after I met up with our daughter in the hospital ward. The Mage Elites have taken the throne from me."
"According to them, I am no longer Queen, but I will fight that declaration tooth and nail."
"Mother, what do you plan on doing?" I asked.
