Author's Note: This will be a series of small drabbles, mostly about Duchess and Jack and their tumultuous relationship. Hope you enjoy. =]
Gone
The Teas are gone and she wonders who she is, tries to find herself in the ensuing chaos. It's a novel experience, equals part hated and loved: having no choice over her feelings—knowing them real and raw.
Jack fancies himself in love with Alice. He gave the girl his ring and offered everything, including his heart of hearts. The thought irks her, but Duchess ignores the pang of something and smirks. Alice's gone. Jack fancies himself in love with an Alice he can't have and here she is, playing the part of a Queen she isn't and won't be.