Fair Maiden - Alcina x Fem Reader

67: Above The Clouds

AUTHOR'S NOTE
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Hello again, little birds! I apologize for the painstakingly intense chapters that I've presented you with this far. I figured I owed you a bit of gentleness to ease your worry. I know this has been a bit of a rollercoaster, but the rides not over just yet. There are a limited amount of chapters left before we reach the end of out dreadfully long story. That being said, I'm going to let you get back to reading. I'll try to update chapters daily once again. But if I miss a day, I promise I'll make it up to you.

Enjoy the story, dears!

-A

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***Diary Entry of Alcina Dimitrescu***

The week has slowly crept by after the incident with Y/N. The castle has felt rather empty. Y/N has secluded herself in her chamber. I've tried to speak with her, but received no contribution to conversation. She hasn't been as easily swayed this time around. I'm lucky if she even allows my presence. I understand her distance, but it pains me to see her so lost in her own mind.

Mary has been the only one able to speak with Y/N in the past few days. However, she fails to inform me of the information shared. I can't say that I'm not jealous. I want Y/N to confide in me. I fear she's pushing me away, protecting herself from the idea of being ripped away from me again. Understandably, the pain would be far less excruciating if inflicted upon herself instead of at the hand of someone else.

We don't have much time left before Miranda proceeds with the ceremony. I've spent hours of each day trying to formulate a way to put an end to this torment, but to my dismay, there's been no avail. Mary and I have discussed returning Y/N's memory of Miranda, but have concluded that this option would only bring more danger. I myself, am no match for Miranda. This, however, doesn't mean I won't put up a fight. I refuse to allow her the satisfaction of destroying everything I love more than she already has.

As time passes by, the one year anniversary of Y/N's arrival at Castle Dimitrescu quickly approaches. My daughters, Donna, and I have been planning a surprise for our fair Maiden. Perhaps it will lift her spirits. Until then, I can only try to show her that my love for her remains deep and true. Her silence is valid, but I do hope I can hear the sweet songs of my little birds voice again soon.

-Alcina Dimitrescu

While Alcina resides in her study, you take the opportunity to sneak away. If she caught you, you knew there would be a dozen questions and a few disagreeable words. Since the night Miranda came, you've entirely lost yourself. You've pushed everyone away, including Alcina. Although you appreciate her care, her presence has been smothering as of late. For good reason. You haven't said a word to her, barely even look her in the eyes when she's near. She's worried about you and has every right to be.

You've pushed her away, needing your space to attempt to regain your ability to truly live. In these moments, life doesn't seem all to much worth living. Alcina promised she wouldn't let Miranda take you from her, but there's a part of you that feels as though your fate truly is inevitable. Each night, you lie awake alone in your chamber. Your mattress has nearly turned to nothing more than sheds of cotton and feathers from your fits of emotion. You've resorted to laying on the floor, devil dog curling up around you to give you some warmth away from the frigid stone.

Even now, Devil dog remains at your side as you slink into the hall. He too, has been rather bothersome. However, his silence is favorable. He can't ask a thousand questions or pry you to speak, unlike the other inhabitants of the Castle.