Arabella Thornhill:-
"Maria, I am heading out. Cover up for me until I return, okay?" I asked and she nodded with a smile and placed a basket of breakfast in my hand.
"Just stay safe and away from danger. And, for God's sake eat something. This one is not spiked, poisoned, or spooked with the spell. I cooked it myself. If you want to fight with Declan and your enemies, then you are going to need your full strength." Maria scolded, pinching my cheek like I was some little girl and I giggled.
"You are the best, Maria. You have acted as nothing but my mother all this time." I tell her and embrace her in for a hug.
"Good, because I consider you as my daughter." she said "Now leave, before that devil Declan arrives with his servants," she said and I laughed. I kissed her cheek and left with
