MERIDIANA

These days back in my original cabin, near my old clan, have brought back so many memories of my life.

The death of all my sisters and my teacher taught me valuable things, but the most important ones:

To forgive. Because I admit that deep down in my heart I hated many of them for treating me so badly and discriminating against me.

I never wanted to hurt anyone. It’s not my fault my magic was so grim.

Even so, I buried that resentment with their bodies and made peace with my clan.

The other thing I learned is that life is too short to waste it on fears and insecurities.

Rousse thinks he’s the only one with something to lose, but from the beginning, I’ve also feared not being enough for him.

That’s why I’m not going to wait any longer. I know he respects me too much and always holds back, thinking he’s pressuring me.

I’ve made my decision. I’m going to be brave like Victoria.

“These are the moments when I wish I could see myself.” I clutch my hands to the skirt of my dress.

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