Agnes POV

“I have to,” I replied, my voice now almost a whisper, defeat dolefully etched across my brow and bearing down with a vengeance. This lifted some of the stiffness off my body as I slumped slightly then relaxed my muscles.

“But I never said that I forgive you,” I continued, tiredly, “I hope you know I still haven’t forgiven you yet.”

Minerva’s eyes, currently a bright blue, clenched themselves into a frown as they unwaveringly stared at me.

“Agnes, do not get angry ...