[Music recommendation: Rob Simonsen - Deep Water]
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"Ah… but I am glad I no longer have to pretend to be nice. I have waited for this day for so long that you cannot possibly imagine. I would have achieved my goals much sooner had that prince not been protecting you as though you were the most precious thing in existence." As Zora spoke, the disdain in her voice did not escape Eve's notice.
Her heart pounded painfully against her ribs.
The woman continued, "But I am pleased we finally managed to separate him from you and can now have you entirely to ourselves. Isn't that simply wonderful? And that person….oh, that person will be absolutely delighted to meet you. You will see."
"Come on now, chop chop! We need to get going! I promise we'll catch up more later, Princess!" Zora said in a sing-song voice that felt entirely alien coming from her.
"Where are we going? And who is this person you keep talking about?" Evelyn asked through gritted teeth.
