Epilogue

They moved me to a regular ward after they cleaned me and my daughter up. It turned out the life Selene took in exchange for mine was my child’s. She took the life of someone dear to me. It wasn’t Maya; it wasn’t Melody. Neither was it Carter.

Although she was merciful enough to leave me with one of the children, deep down I felt there were better ways to handle the entire ordeal.

I lowered my eyes to the sweetheart in my arms when she moved a little. I felt an overwhelming surge of love and admiration as I gazed at my newborn child. Holding the little angel in my arms, all my worries seemed to fade away. She was truly beautiful, with her father's original features, sporting unusual silver-colored hair and captivating blue eyes. My heart was filled with joy and comfort as I embraced her.

I'd just become a mother. I now had a child to take care of, to love and protect no matter what. I would protect her with my life if it meant laying it down for her sake. I knew I could do all these