Mirabella's Pov

Sixteen years ago.

Ten year old Mirabella.

"Mirabella! I hope you're reading and not playing?!" Mother yells from her lab and I chuckle, peeking my head through the door to the secret passage.

"Can I play a little mamá? I've been reading nonstop."

Mother smiles at me with understanding. "My baby. You have to study hard if you want to become something. You need to develop a sharp mind."

I pout, giving her my puppy eyes and she chuckles. "Okay then pumpkin, ten ...