Lily was not the bloodthirsty child they believed her to be. In reality, she was protecting her younger sister, Emily, from the relentless abuse of their father. She had concocted a brilliant plan, one that involved pretending to be a simple, innocent girl, in order to shield her sibling from harm. Lily knew she had to make her act convincing, for she understood the dangers of revealing her true nature.
With a broken heart and unwavering determination, Lily embraced her role as the innocent pretender. She wore a mask of innocence, concealing the storm of emotions within her. Her wide, innocent eyes hid the weight of her secrets, and her trembling voice masked the courage she had to summon every day