Shed

Christine sniffled, not being able to help the tears she shed. She bit her hand to stifle the cries that wanted to escape her mouth, and the tears fell onto her finger. Some slipped into her mouth, but she didn't notice the bitter taste.

Why? Why did Papa have to leave her alone here? Yes there as Mamma Valerius who was so very kind but she was now here to sing without her dear Papa's fiddle and gentle guiding voice. Why did he have to die?

A shadow watched the Scandinavian girl in the darkness and plans began to form.


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