6. Broken
6 Broken Emilia held Rosalie’s palm, twisting it in the fading light, trying to catch a glimpse of gold. But there was no shimmer of the golden mark left on Rosalie’s trembling hand. “It’s gone,” Rosalie whispered, her voice shaking as much as her hand. “Everything’s gone.” Tears shone in her eyes. “He’s gone. Emile is gone.” “What happened?” Aunt Iz said, taking Rosalie’s hand from Emilia. “It’s quiet. So quiet and empty.” Rosalie clutched her chest as though trying to staunch a wound. “You did this.” Rosalie rounded on Edna. “Elutio,” Edna said, waving a hand at Rosalie. This time Emilia leaped forward to catch her mother before she fell to the ground. “Why did you do that?” Jacob asked, glaring at Edna. He reached down and scooped Rosalie into his arms. “She was getting hysteri
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