“What’s wrong?” Ace came to my side and studied me. “I thought that you would be...happy?”
I looked up at Ace, my lips tried moving and forming the right words out. “She’s...I…” I turned my attention back to Stella, who seemed uncomfortable whenever I looked at her. My heartache especially when she tried to hide behind the queen. “She’s different...she’s...older.” I muttered as I pictured what Stella looked like the last time I saw her.
My legs began to move all on their own. Viex jumped onto my shoulder while Custard simply walked with me as I approached her.
Queen Siera moved to the side so I would be able to see her. “Go on, child.” She gently pushed Stella towards me. Stella hesitated for a bit, but came to face me later on.
“Stella?” I managed to speak her name even though my lip
