In a family of strong healers, being ordinary is an insult. A disappointment. I’m the one who couldn’t live up to expectations. The oldest daughter and yet so mediocre. My parents have never said so, but I can see it in their eyes, the letdown that I am. My siblings love me, but I have never been able to stand on par with them.
It hurts more than I can put into words.
So, when our alpha hauled my friend and me to this palace as scapegoats, I begged my parents not to try to defend me, knowing they would pay the price. At least my life would be worth something if I could save theirs. I remember my mother weeping as Daciana and I were dragged toward the portal.
I haven’t seen them since. Astra offered to invite them to the capital, but all I’ve done is send letters in which I keep reassuri
