Esme POV
I stood and watched her limbs but they remained frozen in time. There wasn’t any blood but the air was thick and musty. How long had she been down here?
I snapped back into reality and screamed.
“Help!”
I flew forward and landed in front of her. I smoothed her hair out of her face and sobbed.
“Wake up, please wake up,” I begged.
Her face was pale and cold. I jumped back. This can’t be true. My Mother was fine!
“Someone help me!” I cried.
She wore her nightgown from last night. She’s been here all night. Gosh, no.
My bedroom door flew open.
“What the hell is wrong, Esme?” Rhoda barked.
Jasmine and Griselda lingered behind her. Rhoda’s eyes widened and colour drained from her face.
“Jasmine, call a royal guard immediately.”
Jasmine looked like she wouldn’t be able to make it up the stairs but she turned around and ran off anyway. Rhoda grabbed my shoulders and dragged me away from my Mother despite my protests. I still expected her to open her eyes and smile at me.
“She has to
