"Mirror, mirror… who is the fairest in this palace... no, in this entire kingdom?"
The girl lifted her chin, already smiling in anticipation of her name. Who else would be chosen if not her. Her stupid sister was gone and she was fairer than her mother.
"Princess Elise." Her smile froze.
"What?"
"Princess Willow… now Elise." The mirror repeated and her expression darkened instantly. Years, years of begging her mother to bring this stupid mirror to her chambers, only for it to favor her sister every single time.
"So… she's back already?" A soft laugh slipped from her lips, cold and amused.
"At least she lasted longer this time. I can't wait to know how she died. Honestly, how many times do I have to say it? A divinity has no business mingling with earthlings."
She rose gracefully, smoothing her dress as she headed for the door.
Visiting Willow now Elise, the moment she returned… that had always been her favorite part of being a sister.
