Chapter VIII
Daine woke up, feeling out of place. Her arms and legs were too long, her clothing was too heavy, and her chest felt extremely heavy.
what did I put on this morning? she muttered to herself, getting up slowly. Straightening, she noticed her surroundings, and quickly left, heading towards the Dancing Dove.
I've got to tell Alanna about Serena, she whispered. That woman is crazy
She entered the Dancing Dove, disconcerted by the admiring looks the men gave her.
Odds Bobs, I'm not that pretty! She ordered a drink, and then proceeded to look for Alanna.
She's not here. Strangewell, maybe she left already. Might as well go home. I don't remember what I came here to do!
Daine quickly made her way back to the palace, unnerved by howthe animals were. Shaking her head, she ran to the room she and Numair shared and was just about to open the door when a female cry reached her ears.
What the? Daine pressed her ears to the door and heard the unmistakable sound of people making love. It sounds like me andwhat the hell is Numair doing, screwing another woman! We're getting married next week!
Anger fitting Daine like a second skin, she turned around, ready to break down the door when she caught sight of herself in the mirror that hung on the wall.
She approached it slowly. Expecting to see a woman with stormy blue eyes, lightly tanned skin, full lips and a stubborn chin, all framed by curly, smoky brown hair, a stranger stared back. Her eyes were a vivid shade of blue - almost indigo - her lips were, although thinner than most women's, red and soft. Her skin was tawny color and her hairher hair was long and fine and a smoky brownand straight!
Daine rubbed her eyes. The figure in the mirror rubbed her eyes. Daine fingered her hair. The figure in the mirror fingered her hair.
Oh no, Daine groaned softly. She pinched herself to make sure she wasn't dreaming. When nothing but pain happened, Daine concluded the worst.
I've turned into Serena!ยค