That night, I had a nightmare.
I dreamed that Felicia had turned into a demon. Her hand clamped around my throat, and her eyes were filled with madness.
"Vera, why did you betray me? Why did you seduce my husband? I loved you so much. You were my most precious daughter. Why would you sleep with my husband?"
"You slut! You're just like your cheating father. Your whole family is full of bad blood. You don't deserve to be my daughter. I'm going to strangle you to death!"
"No... I'm sorry, Mom... Ah!"
I jolted awake with a scream and sat upright, gasping for air. It felt as though I had nearly drowned in my dream.
"Are you okay, Vera?"
My scream had woken Alaric. He hurried into my room, gathered me in his arms, and gently patted my back to calm me.
"I had a nightmare, Alaric. I dreame
