Echoes of a Broken Crown

her favorite dresses and she could not just let go of it, even if it already had

e could see her aunt preparing for her departure this evening. Fixated in their

evening even though she is a bit worried about her every time

d told her, "If you are worried about me, you should be woried about yo

ings be. Asteria knew that her aunt is more than capable of handling herself

t even meant to do in the first place. What you just wanted is to make sure they are safe,

er aunt would return to her in whole piece

les around her vials and potions and put it inside her satchel. Asteria heard her aunt's

by mere inspecting is that her belongin

teria heard her sighed. Asteria's eyes still fixated on h

but I want you not to forget that you sh

process. A red dot formed on her pointing finger. A

o, no skinny dipping in the lake

me. Asteria met her aunt's eyes as she loosened her hold to the garment. It slippe

use, a reason to her actions, but

her au

ding her mind she says, " I know

but her aunt simply looked at her like her aun

ur existence isn't a threat enough to instigate the king's desire of murdering each one of us. I understand and

place. Asteria just wanted to make a change, just even a little. But, hearing it from her a

ging their eyes in the same l

uld protect you. So could

yes pleading, which Asteria couldn't he

is, she ca't help but feel grateful that at least in this life, she knows how a motherly figure l

er to be all ears, ready of w

ed. Asteria encouraged her aunt, as she saw her face contoured with anxiousness. A

her aunt's voice rose. Her aunt abruptly closes her eyes and losen up her tightened chest. " Just t

anger with her, but she didn't

usually say to her from day to day. Asteria knew she could promise her that and when

r aunt request this with emphasis

iting for her assurance. Asteria di

at dawn and I won't recklessly do anything tha

scrutinizing gaze. Of course, how could Asteria even blame her aunt to doubt her,

ighed, ce

won't dsobey

ftened and asked Asteria

declared, assuring her

ria noticed her hand stayed right there as she heard her say, " Asteria. I know I have never been

family. But, just merely by her company, she felt less lo

l house. The wooden floor streaked with droplets of rain. The fire dances fiercely. Asteria

et through past the awning. The breezing wind bilowed h

ully giving her warmth she needed. The house went silent again. Aste

ould have been thankful for the warm bed, warm clothes

loor she haven't picked up. It was meant to be

h weather outside indulging herself with anything. J