Chapter 18

I look around the room and I hear one of the fairies, “Everyone made it. Let’s get to work.” I see my siblings with their chins hanging open. I ask the brother that is hurt, “Are you in any pain?” He just shook his head, “No, what does it matter to you? I’m a stranger to you.” I chuckle to myself and tell him, “I tend to care about everyone.” Then my sister asked, “What is your name?” I smiled, “I’m Elisabeth, but just call me Elisa. What are all your names?”

Just then, the door burst open and Dahlia came running into the room, “So, you finally fell for my trap! You didn’t have any werebears to help you locate them this time?” I replied, “No, I was needing some time alone. The enchantment had been removed from that Willow tree, but apparently you put the spell back on.” She nodded, “I did. I had a feeling either that tree or the blackberry bushes would get you.” I smiled, “Oh, I won’t be needing those blackberries for a while. My mom made sure of that.” Dahlia’s face turned