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58. I'm Sorry
Solen's body was small and light. Belle could easily hold her in place and try to wake her up.
"This can't be happening. Solen, please don't do this to me, please... your husband will kill me and cook me for dinner if you so much as break a nail, Solen. Please, wake up!"
The scared girl shook the fae lightly, and she didn't wake up. Belle tried a little harder until the other's eyes flickered, and she came back to consciousness.
She looked weak, not just tired, but maybe even... sick? Belle would know. She had been in and out of consciousness due to her crisis for all her life. But what was happening to the lady that was just happily eating a few moments ago?
"Oh, hello! You have no idea how happy I am to see you, dear Solen. Do you want to get to the couch?"
"Annabelle, Hi. I do want that. Can you please help me?"
"Of course. Let's go. Slowly, ok? There is no hurry."
Solen surrounded Belle's shoulders with her right arm and let her f
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