Elsie's pov

Elsie's eyes followed Mia as she walked away, her heart heavy with sorrow and betrayal. She felt like she was watching a part of herself disappear, a part she could never get back.

As Mia vanished into the distance, Elsie's tears finally broke free, streaming down her face like a river. She collapsed to the ground, her body wracked with sobs.

She tried to stand up, to follow Mia, and plead with her to come back, but her legs wouldn't move. Her mother's spells were too strong, binding her to the spot like a prisoner.

Elsie beat her fists on the ground, screaming in frustration and despair. Why...