Maleficent felt it as soon as the sun went down, the magic connecting her to the girl vanishing.
It was done.
Everything had come full circle and she hated it.
Hated even herself for making it so.
Especially as she (like once before weeks prior) found herself in the girl's room while people bickered in another room.
"I won't ask for forgiveness because this is unforgivable,"
she began, ignoring the fact that Diaval was standing outside and could hear everything she was saying.
"I was so lost in hatred and revenge but sweet Aurora, you stole what was left of my heart and now I have lost you forever."
The faerie found that she had to pause once more to steel herself.
"But I swear that no harm will come to you as long as I live and not a day shall pass that I don't miss your smile."
As she said this her voice broke, unable to keep her emotions in check as she moved to press a kiss against the girl's brow before leaving the cottage.
Diaval held back, intending on giving his mistress space when he saw movement from inside the room.
"No such thing as true love, eh?"
He muttered with a smirk, moving to catch up with Maleficent.
After all, she deserved to know.
However, he froze in place when he saw he was not alone.