None Of Us Saw it Coming

POV Dagon

I watch Aloïsia in suspense. Kyst watches his wife in confusion. Quickly, he frowns up at Niam, still dangling in the air – a second spiked chestnut in hand – and back to his wife. Something clicks in his mind, and his eyes widen slightly. "It can't be," he mumbles in disbelief.

Aloïsia stops right in front of the twins. "Get her down right this instance!" The twins snap out of their laughing fit and stare at her in confusion. They stare over Aloïsia's shoulder to look for my confirmation. Confirmation I do not yet give. Of-fucking-course will I let Niam out of the tree. I just want some questions answered first.

"What's gotten into you, Sia?" I ask.

In a swift movement, Aloïsia turns around. Not to face me but the girl in the tree. More tears roll down her cheeks. She swallows visibly. "The girl in the tree-" Aloïsia turns to face me. Her tearful eyes stare right into mine. A fire is burning behind them. "That girl is my baby sister Niam."