Leia - POV

The words of the old witch were as sharp as a knife, and each one hit me with force. "My father did what ___," I choked, tears brimming.

"Veronica, I told you not to be insensitive when you speak," Xavier warned her, and she sighed.

"It's all right, Xavier. I am fine." I held back my tears, not wanting to break down in front of anyone. It was better to cry alone in my room later.

"Tell me what happened to my mother. What do you mean by the Tiger clan attack, and why did my father have to sell his soul and explain my curse?" I...