Angel Wings

Chapter 3

You wake up the next morning to someone knocking on your door, do you quickly grab you dressing gown placing it around your body. You open the door to see a young girl standing at the door. Your eyes brush over the scar on her face and her surprise slams into you. You give her a kind smile as you take a deep breath. It is getting easier for you to feel everyone's emotions and it isn't painful anymore. It's more like a blanket of comfort around you. You're broken out of your thoughts when you realise she has asked you a question.

"I'm sorry. I didn't catch what you said while I was lost in my thoughts."

"Oh no it's quite alright Miss. I just asked if you would like me to help you get dressed."

"If it's not any trouble I would like that. If you don't mind me asking what's your name?"

"Sophie Miss."

"Well Sophie I'm (Y/N) and it's a pleasure to meet you."

You step out of the doorway to let Sophie come in with a dress. Sophie helps you dress and you give here a smile. She hesitantly smiles back as if she doesn't smile too much. You're eyebrows crease in confusion as Sophie leaves the room without saying anything. You shrug leaving it alone before walking into the hall. You are about to try and find your way to the dining hall when you hear a door open. Thinking it is Tessa you look to her door, but it is closed without her in the doorway. Realising it must be Jem you turn to his door to see him with a smile.

"Good morning Jem."

"Good morning (Y/N). I apologise for you and your sister having to see that last night."

"Like I told Will last night it's not a problem. Blood does not bother me and I am aware that you are sick."

"Did Will tell you that?"

"Only after I asked why the healers that they brought for Tessa didn't heal you as well. I promised to keep it from Tessa."

"Why would you promise Will to hide something from your sister?" He asks and you feel his confusion flow into you.

"He is keeping a secret from her for me and I'm repaying the favour. If you don't mind I'm going to the dining room since I haven't eaten since lunchtime yesterday."

"I'll show you the way."

You both fall silent as you walk down the corridors. It's luckily not an awkward silence, but a comfortable one. Shortly after that you both make it to the dining room where everyone is. They seem to be locked in conversation as you sit across from your sister. You hear Jem answer from the doorway before he sits next to you. You eat a bit of toast as Jem does the same and you notice Tessa staring at him. You cock and eyebrow at her and she blushes before looking away causing you to give a small smile. You look to Charlotte when she calls out to you and your sister.

"Henry and I will be paying a call on Mr. Axel Mortmain, your brother's employer, to see if he, or any of his employees, might have any information as to your brother's whereabouts."

"If you and Henry wouldn't mind I'd like to come with you. I read people easily and I would like to meet him myself."

"Absolutely not (Y/N). You and your sister need dresses instead of what you're wearing."

"Tessa and I are the same size Jessamine. Just get different colours from Tessa. You know what colours will complement my raven hair and blue eyes. This is something I must do."

"Jessie she can come with us. What she says is true plus I believe a third set of eyes would do us well. (Y/N) you are welcome to come with Henry and me."

"Thank you Charlotte."

She gives you a smile and you can feel her motherly love flow through you. Once again a feeling of protectiveness and trust builds deep within you. It's a feeling you aren't used to anymore and it gives you a sense of purpose. You plan to ask Charlotte if she could train you to protect yourself while you are on the way to Mortmain's. You're broken out of your thoughts when you see Will leaned over Tessa talking to Jem.