Tyboll
I watch the stunned look on Veda's face with a sense of pride. Mandy does this to people. No one is exempt. A smile cracks Veda's stoic face. It changes her. For the first time, I see the same beauty Mandy spoke of after we entered Veda's cabin. Unfortunately, I knew of the witch's cold heart. I had asked her for one thing in my life - begged, actually - and she denied me.
Twins are a great gift. If we're lucky, they will be just like their father. We can't handle two more Mandys. Mandy releases Veda and runs to me. I can't contain my grin. Veda raises her eyebrows. I'm not known for smiles, but what can I do when Mandy's arms are wrapped tightly around me? Her joy is infectious.
My stomach rumbles.
Odd.
It rumbles again followed by a severe cramp that makes me release Mandy and stand from my chair. Veda's grin widens.
She wouldn't!
"What's wrong?" Mandy's concerned voice makes me stare daggers at the witch.
"If you poisoned her, too, I will kill you."