Chapter 129: This is only the beginning
It had been days since they got the news, court dragged on like and endless line on deaths door they moved through the nights with an overwhelming sense of numbness. They’ve barely slept. The nights events kept their minds awake. They both tossed and turned all day waiting for the sun to find its way to the horizon. They’d be leaving for home soon.
They could speak of nothing to anyone about Odette’s identity. This would remain a secret in their family, no one but the two of them and the four witches would know the whole truth. Only their family would know of Odette’s abilities, but not the origins.
It broke Violet to know there would be a secret she’d have to keep from some of her closest loved ones. She wasn’t used to such dishonesty; this wasn’t who she was.
But it’s who she had to be. She had to be different to protect her daughter. She had to adapt and change to face new realities.
Because when she went home everything would be different. Even her room would be different.
They decided to stay in America, at the manor and not move to Romania and live in the capital. Even before the prophecy neither of them wanted their daughter to grow up in the eyes of their people. Now after knowing the truth of Odette’s origins, they knew it was the right choice, pretty much the only choice was staying back and raising Odette away from the dangers of the vampire court. They considered it might be away to post-pone things as well. Being closer to the witch’s coven was also reassuring for them.
Violet tried to focus her thoughts on the tasks at hand. She had a nursery to decorate. Ash wanted red and black, Violet wanted white and pink. They settle for black and pink. She planned the color scheme for the room and furniture, she started buying dresses and cute little outfits. It became easier as the return trip grew nearer.
When it was finally time for the goodbyes, Lilith was a in complete distress. Practically throwing herself on the floor with the idea of them separating.
In hysterical sobs she cried holding Violet, "I hate how our time together has come to an end, you must leave and so must I. Oh my darling I’m heartbroken."
Violet giggled inwardly at her grandmother-in-law’s affection. It was motherly and Violet never had a mother to raiser her.
Just like Lilith never got to raise her daughter.