While the High House Priestess continued to treat her tenderly, Prince Cargan would either gape at her like he was ready to devour her whole or go blank.
After three hours of what seemed like a forever of discomfort, Royal Advisor Celio finally showed up with both Mama Xylia and Father Atticus.
Afina's heart sank at the sight of them. A feeling of bittersweet nostalgia welled up inside of her. She was battling with a mixture of how much she had missed them and how angry she was at them.
"Baby Blue!" Mama Xylia breathed as her eyes settled on Afina and rushed over to lock her daughter in an affectionate embrace. "Oh, you stubborn daughter of mine. Look what you've done!"
Afina stiffened, totally taken aback. This wasn't the reaction she had expected from her mother after what she had done. She thought Mama Xylia would be too enraged to even look her in the eyes.
