Willow Baker POVSeveral Minutes LaterRickey rested his head on his folded hands as he said, "When I asked you to tell the truth, I didn't expect this."'Wow. I think this is the first time I've seen him like this.''Me too.'He wasn't the only one shocked by my words. Everyone else in the room had the same unseeing eyes after I told them about the Moon Goddess. Honestly, I expected as much. If they hadn't batted an eye, then I would have worried.Finally, Sheila asked as she raised a hand towards my cheek, "Are you okay?"Taking her hand, I said, "I'm fine."She didn't seem to believe me as she said, "You don't have to lie. If everything's too much, you can lean on us.""She's right, Willow," said the Grand Duchess, drawing my attention. "This is a big burden the Moon Goddess has placed on you. Let us help."Seeing how earnestly she encouraged me to rely on them made me smile. It felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders, knowing they had my back, even with a goddess invol
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