Secret Invasion

eyes. He's wearing a white shirt and slim trousers. Around his neck was a

ai on wielding water magic. He was successfu

itcher into ice. Sweat beaded his forehead a

l never be able to do it." K

s out of her dress. "Don't give up so quic

ybe I'

nd handsome." Emma pinched his cheek. "Say that again and I'l

ade a

e. "Apologies for the disturbance, princess. But it is your father,

. "Have you tr

one can tell what is the problem." the maid ducked her

e can't l

t of tears. She reached her father's room and burst in

rd her. "Emma?

She sat beside the bed and took

" Kai s

their father rasped. "C

ms around his neck. "The maid told us that you're not ge

ed. "I can't...I'm not-" Emma

e, Em. You're strong, beautiful, and capable of wondr

ed for a tissue. Their father put

sped. It was so

bad? Was the medicine not wo

curls, seconds from pull

going to rest my eyes.

ma said. "We'll

.

artled awak

away from the bed. Emma glanced at her father, his eyes were closed and

s goin

aul has

herself. The room started tilting and she pressed her

reamed. "Daddy

her a few weeks ago. Her death had carved out a p

maid's apron. She rubbed h

bit h

She can't run a kingdom. Emma

ct this. She di

toward Emma. He sobbed against her c

gone. Being m

on him. She kissed his forehead. "I