B2 039 - In Between Realms

ALTHEA.

"Mommy didn’t take you? She let you stay?" I asked her, overwhelmed that she was back with me and happy that she had met Mom again.

Patrea nodded her head before she hugged me again. "Lucan marked me. I chose to accept the mark, Althea. I hope you will never judge me…"

"No. Never, mama." I cut her off before I withdrew from her hugs. "If Lucan makes you happy, then he can have you. He