August 1st, 1692

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My grandmother came today. I hadn't seen her since the day we moved to The Americas. She gave me something. It’s a locket. She says it’s been in our family for generations. She says it will protect me, us, from harm. I don’t really know how it works but the second I put it on I felt different. 

Yes, diary. I am expecting a baby. I think he is a boy. I was so happy when I found out. It still hurts that it is not Edward here with me but things change and we move on. 

I married Charles Ford. He is nice, funny, and takes care of me. We will be happy together. At least, I hope we are.  

Back to the locket, it has the family crest on it. It is really breathtaking. I hope it does work. Grandmother told me I am mortal. She told me that, even though I am gifted, I will die someday of old age but as long as I wear the locket it will protect me. I don’t know how.. she didn’t tell me. If it is the best thing for me and the baby then I will do everything I can to protect both of us. 

I asked her about Edward, about his family. She told me they were different than us. We didn’t share the same powers. That I should stay away from him. I wonder why it’s so important to stay away. I asked, she didn’t answer. 

That is all for now. 

Until next time.  

Elizabeth Burns 

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