Chapter 28

(A day to the meeting)

Lena's Point Of View

It's another day getting ready for the meeting. Never before had I thought that I'd feel so much pressure. The lessons, cloth fitting and the day in general just went terribly. I had no idea what was wrong with me.

I was sitting in the discussion room alone. I had just finished my Italian class and I was sluking. My Italian had gotten really good but today it was just a mess. Even Dante knew that something was wrong and he scolded me much less than he normally would. He had left to attend to some urgent business and I was left alone thinking.

My face was sad and my eyes were distant. My mind was busy and full of worry. When I said that I would help Dante get his wealth back, I felt ready to do anything. Anything as long as it would help my father but now, for some reason, I felt this deep sinking feeling. I felt like I couldn't do it. I felt scared and incapable. I had seen pictures of Dante's wife, Gwen, and she looked amazing. I now felt th