Chapter FifteenMelanie paced around the castle, worried about Amethyst. The thought of her daughter being far from home troubled her as she entered Amethyst’s bedroom. Melanie stopped by the bed then sat down while grabbing one of the pillows then hugged it. She closed her eyes and squeezed the pillow tighter. A knock was heard on the door, and Melanie opened her eyes and gazed at Aurora, who stood by the entrance.
“Mother, I came to see if you are well.”
Melanie tried to smile as she laid the pillow on her lap. “I am fine, but with Amethyst gone, it troubles me. Why did you two keep this a secret?”
“Amethyst did not want you to worry, but I suppose we should have said something.” Aurora walked over to her mother. “I know that losing someone is hard. Just like I lost my mother, and to l
