Chapter 139

Mirabel:

10 years ago

"Are you leaving?"

I asked Klein later that evening after dinner. Jackson had popped up briefly for a second to eat dinner before leaving again for an important council meeting. I was getting used to not seeing him around. Sometimes, I didn't even expect him to show up.

I hated the fact that he didn't seem to have time for himself and I wished there was something I could do but the elders were yet to respond to the letters I had sent to them, telling them about the fact that I didn't like the fact that my brother was constantly away from me.

"Yeah, Princess. I've got to study." He said as he rose up from his chair.

I followed suit, pouting at the fact that he was leaving so soon.

It was only 9:50pm.

"But… you can study here." I said, feeling lonely already.

I hated being alone these days and most times, Klein was around to keep me company. He claimed it was Jackson's idea but I knew deep down he was doing it for me too.

Whenever he was around,