Chapter 49 - Butterflies

It was like the words went straight through her brain, like a silent command for her to comply, like been enchanted with a spell to do as he had said.

Remembering the Bride Thief's abilities, she snapped herself right out of it.

"You used me once. You will not use me again!"

Just like that, she pulled away and the dream starting crashing before her eyes.

She could hear him growling something distantly in her mind, but instead of attempting to listen, she blocked his voice away, concentrating on waking up.

She didn't even know how she was always doing that, she was just doing it.

Finally, she opened her eyes to the warm brightness of the room. Before she could bask in the joy of having escaped the Bride Thief once again, she felt hands on her, attempting to pull her out of bed to her feet.

"The King," Raquel said between heavy pants. "He is coming."

"What---"

Belladonna found herself staggering up to her feet, as Raquel quickly hurried her to the bathroom.