Devastating revelation.

Anastasia's POV.

“I'm sorry, please grandfather!” I yelled at the top of my lungs, but my grandfather ignored my pleas as he continued to strike me. I huddled in a corner of the room, enduring the harsh blows from my abusive grandfather.”“You bastard child, you're so useless!” He barked as his voice dripped with contempt. He had no remorse for beating a seven year old girl like this. No, there was only hatred in his heart.

I couldn't even sob anymore, the tears had dried up from my eyes. I just laid here, motionless and waiting for him to be finished…

…

I sat up, gasping for air, allowing the rush of air to fill my lungs. Frantically, my gaze darted around as I struggled to control my panting breaths.

“It's okay, lay still.” A soothing voice said, making me jerk around to see a woman next me.

I slowly became calm on sight of her, my breath slowly taking its normal pace.

“What happened?” I asked, confused at how I was currently in the infirmary .

“You were brought in by the Alph