Chapter 149

KEENA

As we walk up the steps to the Royal Mansion my mother is waiting on the front porch. I had Ward mind link her to let her know that I was coming and why. I don't want to keep explaining the situation in front of Willow. I don't want her to feel more like an outcast than she already does.

Willow has her head hidden in my shoulder when we approach my mother and all my mother can see is her golden blonde hair. I can see the excitement twinkling in my mother’s eyes. She has wanted to be a Grandma for years now.

“Willow,” I say gently, “I want you to meet my mother, your grandma.”

Lifting her little head off of my shoulder, Willow says hello in a meek voice. I don't miss the gasp that leaves my mother’s lips when she finally sees Willow’s face. I know she is thinking what I am. This child looks just like Lilith. My mother quickly wipes the surprise off her face and she smiles at Willow.

“Hi,” my mother practically squeals. “I'm Ella but you can call me Grandma if you w