My mom stared in silence for what seemed like forever. “Mom?” I say trying to grab her attention, she just looks in my direction, but her eyes are not actually seeing me.
“I know you have heard of my mother, and evil witch who has done unspeakable things. But ma’am, I promise I am nothing like her. Your daughter can contest to that.” He says while looking at me with worry.
“Your mother is Harper.” She says as she stands up and walks to the wine cabinet.
“You claim to be Clara’s Beloved, do you understand what that means?” she says while filling her glass. She is void of all emotion as she speaks to him.
“Yes, I do. I am fully aware of the meaning, my father taught me all about it. Clara is my Beloved, there is not doubt in my mind.”
“There is no doubt in mine as well, child.” she s
