Snippet #1481487

The show was entertaining. Even Alayna had to admit that. She honestly didn’t know how the illusionist did his tricks. She was tempted to walk around to see if anything was lifting the blonde up. It was during this trick however that Alayna had another flashback.

The night sky was lit up with millions of stars. The wind was blowing through the trees. The was a fire burning in a clearing as a young girl gasped at the elderly man in front of her commanded the elements to do his bidding. The fire and the wind danced together. The trees swayed as if they were dancing, and one could hear the crashing sound of the sea nearby. The young girl looked to be about 7 years old and her silvery blonde hair whirled around her. The elderly man was wearing gold and red robes. He looked magnificent to the child’s eyes. When he was done with his task, everything settled down. He turned to his pupil and smiled.

“Wow papa! That was amazing! You are amazing. What did you do?” she asked.
“I was calling to the elements to cast a spell that will change history. It is time for me to do my duty.” The wizard said.
“Oh, does this mean you’re leaving?” the child asked.
“I am afraid so Diedre. You have so much potential. I am sorry I had to go now. But I do leave you in good hands. In fact, he should be here soon.”

That’s when an elderly man with purple and yellow robes appeared on a horse, as well as a young man in green garbs, who was also on a horse.
“Sorry I am late Merlin. Is this my new charge?” the man asked.
“Indeed, this is my granddaughter Diedre. Diedre, this is one of my closest friends, Finley. And that’s his grandson, Donovan.” Merlin introduced.
The girl curtseyed as the other two nodded. She saw the boy and felt something in her chest tighten. Before anything else could happen, everything vanished.

It took every ounce of Alayna’s control to keep her stoic façade. Two daydreams in one night? This was very unnerving, but Alayna would not break. It was then she realized that the show was over and the butler appeared. She was a bit relieved to know she could go to her room. This whole night had been one emotional rollercoaster. That last time she was this emotional was when her father died. As she composed herself one last time, a dark-haired maid came up to her.
“Lady Renoldi, if you will just follow me please.” The young lady smiled pleasantly, not trying to be intimidated.

Alayna simply nodded and started to follow her out of the room. She couldn’t help but glance back at Adelia to see if she was okay. Hoping that she will be, she started to face forward when she caught one last glimpse at the naval captain. It was only brief but she couldn’t help but feel something flutter. Sharply turning her head around, she left the room. She felt more at ease as she was led to her chambers on the first floor.
The maid led her to a door where inside was a small sitting area and an elegant fireplace. The bedroom was lovely with dark woods and colors of midnight blue, silvery blue, and violet. It suited Alayna perfectly. There was a large closet and well sized bathroom for a guest.
“I shall wait you for breakfast in the morning ma’am. Would you like a bath before you settle down for the night?” the maid asked.
“Yes please.” Alayna replied, gracing the maid with a smile.

The maid was caught a bit off guard, but managed to hide it. She helped Alayna get undressed before helping her wash her hair and any other grime she had on.
“What’s your name dear?” Alayna asked.
“Margret, ma’am.”
“Thank you.”
When the bath was done, the maid laid out her sleeping attire and grabbed her used clothes.

“Will that be all ma’am?” Margret asked.
“Yes Margret, thank you. Goodnight.”
“Goodnight ma’am.” The maid said before leaving.
Finally alone, Alayna put on her night gown. ((Here’s the link of what it looks like))
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Feeling weary, she let her guard down only for a split second before remembering that there were a few wolves in this house. She groaned for she had no way of making sure the door was locked. Praying that she won’t have any unwelcomed visitors, she got under the covers and fell asleep almost as soon as her head hit the pillow.