The Four Kingdoms of the Four Seasons

Chapter 12 - Built-up anxiety - Part 2

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ATTENTION‼️‼️‼️

You can read it now. The previous emotionally triggering scene has ended.

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KING SORRIN's PoV

"Hushhhh, everything is alright. Everything is alright, Sunshine."

           I gently wrap my arms around her. One of my hand running through her curly ginger hair and the other moving slowly up and down on her back. I glance down on her face, she is asleep. Her breathing is calm, and her face relaxed. I was repeating the same movements in the same posture until I was fairly sure she won't wake up if I move her. I

           I stand up holding my daughter bridal style. She didn't flinch for the slightest when I moved her to the nearest couch, where Caspian and Caim are sitting. I lay my Sunshine down; in a way, her head is resting on Caim lap and her legs are carefully laid on Caspian's lap. Caim gently strokes her hair. Caspian gently lays his hands on her legs. She sleeps like an angel; her face is relaxed. There is no sign telling you she had an anxiety attack a few minutes ago.

"We have to speak about this with her. For the time being, refrain from using magic in front of her, we don't need her having another full-blown anxiety attack." – I whispered on a barely audible voice even for fae ears.

"Yes, father." – they whispered...

"Instead of today, let's speak about it with her tomorrow. Today's shock was enough for her." – Caim whispered.

"She should be happy and carefree on her birthday." – Caspian whispered.

"I agree with you kids. However, we shouldn't postpone this matter too long..."

"Hmmm, what happened...?

ARYA' Pov

            I awoke to the feeling of someone playing with my hair. I open my eyes, but the sudden light blinds me. "Hmmm" – I growl. My whole body hurts as if I had a 24-hour non-stop training with my uncle. I blink, close my eyes and blink again until my eyes adjust to the light of the salon. Wait... the salon? Why am I laying on the couch? "What happened?" As soon as I asked my question. Everything came rushing back to me. My brothers threatening each other, attack spells, me who couldn't breathe, the agony, the angst...  I jolt up, but protective arms restrain me from getting up to my feet.

"Husssh Sissy, everything is alright, nobody is hurt!" – I immediately know it is Kay's.

           "Nobody is hurt." This sentence is ringing in my head like a never-ending echo. I'm slowly aware of my surroundings. I'm on the couch between my brothers. My father sitting across from me. I sightly remember his soothing voice helping me to regain my control over my breathing, calming me down. I sent through our bond my loving and thankfulness. I receive love and protectiveness.

           I press my fingers to my forehead at a throb of pain around my skull. "Ughhh" I'm dizzy and my headaches.

"What hurts? – Cas asks gently.

"My head is pounding, and I feel dizzy." – I close my eyes. I snuggle closer to Cas and I bury my face in his shoulder.

"It's okay. Take slow deep breaths. It is an aftereffect of oxygen deprivation. Caim, could you bring your sister a glass of water?"