Moths to a Flame

Although I didn’t quite understand the meaning of her words, once again I couldn’t see the downside to the deal that she was offering. She could tell me the information that I so badly wanted to know and in exchange, I’ll follow her instructions. When the time came for me to follow her instructions, I could refuse if it went against my will.

“Let me ask you again, Mila. Do we have a deal?” she asked again.

“Yes…we do…” I replied after a brief moment of thought.

“You’re a very smart girl. I wouldn’t mind helping you…” she said before she smiled brightly.

It felt like flowers would bloom in the presence of her bright smile and the warmth of her voice as she giggled.

“Please tell me what Prince Leonard has been up to…” I demanded immediately.

I couldn’t help but feel impatient. It was true that I wanted desperately to see him; however, I was also worried about him. It wasn’t like him not to turn up to our lessons without reaching out to me. Then there was the matter of that woman t