CHAPTER 6

  Elizabeth's Point Of View

  "What?!" Mom started at me with wide eyes.

  "Mom, calm down," I said. "It's not so bad—"

  "Not so bad?" She repeated, interrupting me. "You'll be gone to an unknown place for the goddess knows how long with no one one to save you, shall you land yourself in trouble!"

  "Mom... I'll be okay, I can handle myself," I said calm and besides, a little adventure won't hurt.

  Mom let out a shaky breath. "I just need some time to myself. Go to bed, Elizabeth. You have to leave early in the morning."

  With that she walks out of the room, leaving me with a dull ache in my chest. Oh mother dearest, you don't have to worry about me so much but then I suddenly remembered that I'm the only one she got left.

  I sighed as I collapsed on my bed. Yes, I want to travel a bit. Yes, I want some excitement and adventure but not at the expense of my mother's peace.