Chapter 2

The Dimitrescu women were all in the lounge, milling about. Lady Dimitrescu sat at the vanity, combing her hair. The three daughters were all lying about on the furniture of the room. They all looked toward Gwenevere as she entered the room. She bowed slightly to the women and positioned herself beside the door, like a guard.

"How did you sleep, my Ladies?" Gwenevere quietly asked.

"I slept well!" the three daughters exclaimed.

"I slept well, dear. How did you sleep?" Alcina responded, asking Gwenevere the same question.

"I don't sleep, my Lady. I haven't slept in 1,000 years." Gwenevere states, sighing sadly.

"1,000 years?" Daniela softly started,

"No sleep?" Cassandra finished asking.

"That's terrible." Bela sighs out, sad for Gwenevere.

"That is terrible, dear. Tell me, did you stop sleeping after you turned?" Alcina asks.

"Yes. I tried sleeping after I turned and sleep never came to me. So I used that time to learn more about my abilities." Gwenevere explained.

"Abilities?" Alcina questions.

"I can control the elements, shapeshift and read minds, my Lady. Though I prefer to stay out of people's minds, I don't wish to invade anyone's privacy." Gwenevere says.

The Dimitrescu women all looked at one another in surprise. Their new guard was very powerful.

"Can we see?!" the Dimitrescu daughters asked excitedly.

Alcina rolled her eyes playfully at her daughters, but was also curious as well.

"I can show you, my Ladies. However, I would like you to stay at a distance for your safety. That's all I ask." Gwenevere says.

The four Dimitrescu women back up a bit and wait.

She pulls water from a nearby vase and puts it back.

She holds up her fingers and they light up with fire, and she throws a ball of fire at the fireplace, lighting it and casting warmth throughout the room.