All Chapters of HIDDEN EDGES : Chapter 51 - Chapter 60

Dylan, Jack, Betty, Sean, Miranda, Adrian, Joe. Seven people that have affected my life in ways I never knew were possible. I've come to realize that the most unpredictable thing is life. You never know what'll happen in the next year, month, week, day, even second. Who knew I'd be able to appear and disappear by the mere touch of a strange being while I'm still alive. The worst enemy you could ever make is your own memory. It follows you everywhere, when you're awake, when you're asleep. And it haunts you, taunts you, makes you weary of everything and drags your sanity away from you.I'm completely confused about how I still managed to remain sane after everything. I still can't sleep properly, my eyes are red and heavy like lead, but I'm fine, I'm not crazy. At least not completely.Sighing loudly, I stand up and walk around the dark room like I've been doing since Sean left two days ago. He's probably still angry about the hard truth I told him, but he could go fuck himself for al

"That's another reason he hates me," Sean says in between laughs, finishing a story of him and Adrian in a pig race, and I'm laughing so hard, imagining how Adrian would've felt with his face covered in mud."It's even funnier because he was so sure he'd beat you," I say, trying to catch my breath, and his laughter doubles. Adrian has always been an asshole, a scary one though."Oh well," he says after we both catch our breaths, "it's fair since I've never liked him either.""Yeah, I guess," I say smiling, and we both lay in silence side by side on my bed. Tomorrow's the big day and we've been spending a lot of time together for days now. He's not really that bad of a person and sometimes, I find it hard to believe that he was the one that actually did what he did in the beginning. He has so many personalities, but I understand him. Living with a somewhat bipolar Dylan taught me a lot. Sometimes, I forget about my past and all that happened. I laugh without worries, I'm happy without

"The joining shall begin now."With those words out, Sean takes a step forward and takes my hand in his as we turn to face the priest."Crystal?" Sean whispers as the priest starts to give a speech that does not interest me."Huh?" I whisper back, keeping my eyes fixed on the priest. You'd think I can hear every word he says."Is this really you?""No," I chuckle quietly, "Crystal has been abducted, and I stand here as an impostor, my Lord."He giggles, forgetting himself, and the priest pauses to take a look at him but continues when Sean clears his throat and nods for him to."All that said," the priest continued in a loud voice facing Sean, "you will now adorn her with the royal symbol of marriage." Just then, a young lady in a pink dress comes forward with a small pillow and the most beautiful silver necklace I've ever seen, lying gracefully on it. A pendant, carved like a female's face, hangs from it, and it glimmers in the light, its sparkle matching the one in my eyes. Sean pic

A sudden rush of goosebumps appears all over my arms and my heart beats in a fast rhythm as I stare at myself in the mirror. My hair. It's blonde. Golden blonde. I don't remember dying it or doing anything to it apart from leveling it to shoulder-length, and now I'm blonde.How did this happen?"I told you you'd be surprised too," Sean says, folding his arms and smirking as my eyes finally leave my hair to find his in the mirror."How did this happen?" I ask with confusion brimming my voice."The crown," he says, and comes closer to me that I can perceive his scent, a mixture of lavender and citrus that instantly distracts me, but I drag back my attention to the discussion."It has only ever happened twice," he continues and strokes my hair lightly, sending currents through my body, "the very first queen our goddess created herself and my mother.""Your mother's hair turned blonde too?" I ask."Yeah," he responds, "she was a brunette beforehand, precisely brown.""What does it mean?"

"If there's going to be a war, I think enough time has been wasted on the wedding already, and we can't afford more time waste." I start to say with a confidence I didn't know I possess, "Me getting to know the kingdom rules and people is definitely needed at a time like this and that goal can still be met without a dinner involving everyone. One or two of the ladies can volunteer to teach me and show me around while the rest can meet with you and plan the next move."I finish my statement with a curt smile and everyone looks from me to Sean, expecting a response. I know very well that no one would voluntarily choose to be with me unless Sean commands someone to, and I pray he doesn't. I think I'm fine by myself and if I can be provided with books to read and self-enlighten, I'd be super glad, but there's a subtle desire in me to meet with someone else. Very subtle."Well," he says after a few seconds, "who's volunteering?" The men look at the women and the women look amongst themselv