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Alessia

"Why didn't you tell me about it sia?"

Xander is standing in front of me. His arms are crossed and he's leaning on the table behind him.

I look down with embarassment. I knew Bessie would tell him this but I didn't expect her to tell him this early.

I mean I just woke up!!!

I just fiddle with my hands and don't answer him.

Xander is my first brother and the crown prince.

Aiden and Alex are twins and I'm the youngest out of the 4 of us.

I love my brothers but Xander's aura is too scary right now..,... I know he's never gonna force me but it's too shameful to look at him right now.

So I instead look at his feet.

But...why are his feet moving towards me?

It's too late to avoid this topic now.

He stops in front of me and brings his hand towards me.

I flinch and then tightly close my eyes ... But I didn't feel anything!??

Wasn't he going to do use magic?!

I'm confused.

I slowly open my eyes again and clench my fists.

He's just standing there...I can feel his burning gaze. What is he thinking?

I start to bite my lips anxiously but why is nothing happening?!!!?!

And when he brings his hand forward again he pats my head lightly.

I look up at him in surprise and see that he's smiling warmly at me.

He reminds me of mother...she always smiled at me like this.

Unconsciously...my eyes start to well up.

And I reflexively hug him tightly.

...........

Xander

She looks like a cat. She probably doesn't realize but she's shivering lightly just like a cat. I feel like if I say anything she'll end up crying and if I hold her roughly she'll break.....she's too delicate.

Is she that scared?!

She wasn't like this before...I'm ashamed that I wasn't able to protect her....

She was so cheerful just like a little rabbit but now..... she's just sad...her once cheerful eyes almost look lifeless now

I feel like she has dark circles although I can't see her face because she's looking at my feet rather than my face.

Well....I'm disappointed so I start to make my way towards her to get a better look at her.

Wait why is she even more scared. I try to brush away the hair which is blocking half of her face but she flinches instead and closed her eyes tightly.

Does she think I'm gonna do something?

I suddenly feel annoyed that I can't do anything for my precious little sister.

I just stand there and observe her. She slowly opens her eyes confused but still doesn't look at me.

I look at her clenched fists and once again bring my hand to just pat her head maybe she'll open up to me this way.

She looks up at me in surprise and I can't help but smile at the little girl who's delicate like a rabbit and the treasure of the empire.

I look at the little girl who's tightly embracing me and crying her heart away.

My chest feels tight seeing her like this but I slowly embrace her gently and kiss her head whispering that everything will be fine in her ears.

(After some time)

Alessia is sitting on the sofa across me.
She's probably calmed down.

Her eyes are swollen and her nose is red and when she looks at me, her eyes still glisten with tears.

She's the spitting image of mother and now that she's growing up she resemble's her even more.

I want to protect her from every danger in the world I don't like to see her cry.

I will not let her get hurt anymore and so after sending her back to rest I decide to meet father.

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