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Drizella
Peter left for the village that same day as he had promised his old childhood friend, Derek Thomas, who appears to have come down with the same illness that killed his father, the town's mailman; It was the plague, and it seems to be spreading faster tha
Prince Charles headed to his father's quarters where he had been told by the servants to remain until the illness is well maintained. Charles found his father inside his study, overlooking some paperwork.*KNOCK KNOCK*"Enter," the King said.
After doctor Laënnec arrived and Driz had gotten the brew ready for Malcolm, Peter felt confident enough to leave for the village where his childhood friend Derek was sick. Before leaving, he had a small exchange with the Frenchman,"Monsieur Callahan, did you find any of the posy flowers?" The doctor asked.
Derek had fallen asleep shortly after sundown and Peter was still at the small table in the corner of the room with his various flowers, trying to come up with a cure for his friend's symptoms. Gemma, the German Shepherd, was asleep on the bed with Derek watching over him.Stretching his back, Peter decided to stop next door to check on Mrs. Ivie, their old babysitter. Earlier that day, when Peter and Driz stopped by, Mr. Ivie
Back in the King's study, he was pacing back and forth in front of the fire when his son entered the room."Charles, I need to know everything that you know, I need to find out where and from whom this all started." The King spoke quickly."That is what La
Alma took Ella to the receiving room today for her bridal training. Ella wasn't sure entirely what bridal training consisted of, but she had expected it to have something to do with etiquette and manners."The first thing that we need to get you prepared for Lady Ella is the parade," Alma said."Parade?""Yes, when your engagement is announced there will be a parade to go through the villages where you and the Prince will wave and smile at all the people and show them what the future of Briarglen holds." She said with a smile.The thought of strolling around the kingdom in and out village after village didn't sound only tiring, but also horrifying. Ella was the reason for this outbreak in the first place and it was only her
Saturday- The day of Ella and Driz's dates.* * *AnaMy sisters left for their dates at the castle this afternoon. Since the King put me on house arrest after my outburst at the ball, I was unable to do anything but stand by and watch as my sister's dreams were coming true. What about my dreams? I sat in front of my vanity looking at myself in the mirror.
Sunday- One day after Driz and Ella's dates* * *AnaThe post never came. Mother wasn't able to send her letter about Driz and Ella. Knowing mother, though, the letter only asked about Driz.I was wai
*Thirty-Five years before*"Lucinda? Lucinda where are you?" She heard the babysitter calling for her. Little Lucinda Tremaine was hiding in the coat closet after hearing screams from the attic where her brother was."Lucinda? Lucy? Where are you?" She cowered and brought her knees to her chest as the female's voice became more clear. Suddenly, the door opened and the light above blinded her for a moment. Bringi