A/N: Bookverse.
Unexpected
Melena was surprised at the panic and terror she felt at Elphaba's disappearance. Though she'd often thought of ways to lose the child, made suggestions even, never had she prepared herself for if something were to happen. Her lurking maternal instinct finally kicked in strong, and she longed to once more see her daughter in her innocence, her quiet observance.
She sobbed and held Elphaba tight when she was returned. The toddler squirmed, both against the unfamiliar embrace and the falling tears.
"Horrors, horrors."
Melena later rationalized that it had been Nanny's drugs that made her act as she did.