By Order of the King
Fiona didn't answer until she was down the last step.
"I am sorry to be the one to break the bad news, but Maysie is dead."
Skye's eyes widened, and she covered her mouth with her palm.
She stumbled, feeling her strength suddenly abandon her, and would have fallen if not for Hector's hold.
He led her to sit on a chair. In his hands was like a rag doll that you could do whatever you wanted, and her willpower had deserted her. Her head hung on her shoulders.
For a moment, there was complete silence, and suddenly, Skye covered her face with her hands, letting out a plaintive wail.
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