MINA’S POV

"Look at the pretty dress I made for the princess, Aunty Mina," Lorna giggled, holding up a plastic doll as we sat cross-legged on the soft pink rug in her bedroom, I smiled my sweetest, most innocent smile and gently brushed a dark curl away from her face.

Winning her over was the easiest game I had ever played.

"It is the most beautiful dress in the whole world, my darling," I cooed softly, making sure my voice sounded sweet. "You are so so smart, and I just love playing with you so much, you are my favorite person in this house."

"I love playing with you too,...