As Ronald flashed through my mind, I stood by the window, looking out at the setting sun. I felt a pang of loneliness in my heart where Ronald used to be. I sighed as I looked at the dress on my bed, knowing that if I didn't go to the party downstairs, I wouldn't last long. I quickly slipped on the flowing blood red gown before slipping on my tan heels. I sat on the bed, waiting for Eric to let me out of my room, which was currently locked. I hadn't seen my children in days, and I missed them. I began to wonder if they still remembered me. As the door swung open, I jumped to my feet. I approached Eric with caution before taking his arm."You look stunning," he said, rolling his eyes. He turned away from me. "I've encircled the house with magic, so don't try to flee.""I wouldn't dream of it," I said, faking a smile. As we entered the party, he put his arm around my waist. He drew me onto the dance floor and rested his hand on my lower back. As we waltzed across the dance floor, he tig

My heart was racing as I stood in the dark woods. I had the impression that I was being watched. I was walking through the woods when a twig snapped. I spun around to see who was standing in the shadows."Is anyone there?" I immediately cursed myself for being so stupid as to yell that. It was like inviting death. I sped through the woods, my feet pounding on the uneven ground. I ran and ran until my path was suddenly blocked by the previous person. I collapsed back onto the ground, attempting to push myself away. As a chilling laugh filled the woods, I froze."Poor Laura, all alone," the person mocked as fear flooded my system."What is your name?" I asked, trying to conceal my growing panic."You should know," said the voice, pulling down their hood. The moonlight shone on the person I was looking at, and it was me. I looked up at my golden hair, but when I looked into my own eyes, I saw that the person standing over me had red glowing eyes."Who or what are you?" I screamed as it l

Ronald tears streaked my cheeks as I stood in the nursery."I'm at a loss for what to do, Ronald. If you leave this room, I can't keep you safe "I sobbed as he quickly wrapped his arms around me."I promise, Laura, we'll figure this out!" Ronald said this while looking into my violet eyes."How?" I exclaimed. When Katherine began to cry, I approached her and picked her up. I rocked her while I gathered my thoughts."I'm not going to stop living my life because of Eric," Ronald said as he took my hand in his and examined my engagement ring. "I'm going to marry you in the most beautiful location, and he can't ruin it!""Ronald I'm not going to let you down again, "I firmly placed Katherine down."You won't," he said as he stroked my damp cheek."I might have to use my dark magic to defeat him, Ronald," I sighed, looking up into his sad eyes."Laura doesn't do that for me," Ronald said, shaking his head."Ronald, if I have to, I will, and it will be for us all," I said softly as I exite

Looking at the mask on the table, I changed into a black lace mini dress. I took up the silver mask and placed it over my eyes. I sighed softly before entering the corridor."Hello, my beauty," Eric said as he took my arm."Hello," I said flatly as we descended the stairs and entered the ballroom."My fans are going to adore you, Laura," Eric said in my ear, sending shivers down my spine."Great," I forced out as we walked into the crowded room, every eye on us."Everyone, this is Laura," Eric said as he drew me in for a kiss. I froze, knowing I couldn't back down. I felt a chill run through my body, begging me to get away.Finally, Eric drew back as the crowd applauded."I'm going to get a drink," I said quietly as I approached a waiter. As I couldn't drink, I grabbed the sparkling apple juice and took a sip."You made quite an impression," a man said as I turned to face him."Thank you," I said quietly to him."Not a compliment," he said harshly, surprising me."What did I do?" I sp

A twig snapped under my foot as I walked through the woods. I froze before continuing my now desperate attempt to save Eric and myself. After clearing another set of trees, I felt a jolt run through my body. As I landed hard on the ground, I let out a scream. I moaned, unable to move to flee."It's Eric's girl," the man exclaimed as the other grabbed my arm and yanked me to my feet."Eric, we have your girlfriend; come out now or she will die!" The man who was holding me yelled. I attempted to use my magic but was unsuccessful. My abilities must have been jumbled by the electricity."Please let me go," I begged as I looked at the man. "I'm on your side.""Then why are you with him?" The man chuckled."To protect my family," I exclaimed as he smacked me across the face. "My life and the lives of my family are intertwined with Eric's.""Stop lying, you don't have a family," the man yelled, tears streaming down my cheeks."I'm pregnant, moron!" I sobbed as he placed his hand on my stomac