Melody Before I could realise what was happening. The glow in Derek's eyes was gone. It was as if it never appeared there in the first place. I moved to go to him; to check if it was my imagination or did his eyes really twinkle like Aaron's? However, Derek excused himself and went out of the room. I tried to go after him; I needed to be sure. "Melody!" Sophia pulled me into her arms. Hugging me so tight that I almost couldn't breathe. "I've missed you so much!" Honestly, I've missed her too, but what could I do? Her brother wanted me to stay away, so I did. "How are you doing, your highness?" I asked, before getting pulled out of mother's chambers. "I have a lot to say to you." She pulled me back to the garden. "Really?" I smiled, seeing the excitement on her face and in he