17. The Enemy

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Nessa hoped to find a quiet spot to spend her time sulking until she could be beside Jordan again. She dragged herself away from the pair, each footstep weighing heavy. Not long after, Nessa found herself facing her mother. She greeted her with a smile but did not receive one back. Her lips were pressed together in a thin line. Nessa's eyes flickered to the old lady standing beside her. Her grandmother. Judith Martin had a face that was completely wrinkled, the arch of her backbone revealing her years. The skin of her body hung lazily over the bones, but her eyes were blazing with pure anger. They seemed to glow orangish-red, although that was only the reflection of a nearby fire. She seemed ready to pounce at any moment now and Nessa was prepared. "What have you done?" She quest

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