-Amber-
I hissed in pain as the sharp sensation in my stomach grew stronger. It felt like intense cramps, as if my insides were being torn apart.
“Ah!” I bent over as another wave of pain hit, almost blinding me. I reached out to steady myself against a small statue. I was in a large maze garden, having followed my uncle here. It was hard to track him outside with so many smells, but luckily for me, the wind shifted slightly, bringing his scent to me. I forced myself upright, prepared to corner him, but he made a move first. Stepping out of the shadows, he appeared before me while allowing a small, open space to remain between us.
“You don’t look so good, little niece,” he taunted.
“You!” I groaned, feeling sweat drip down the side of my face.
“Something wrong?” he asked.
I bit my l
