Otatso Wetlands I didn't want to leave

the question that her mother poses to her is like a thousand little knives piercing her heart. to have the choice to tell her mother to stay away is not one that bellatrix felt any child should have.

no, please visit. bellatrix whispers, voice almost choking on the words as she rushes to get them out.

the commander might've done well for herself without her family: but it had required changing everything about herself.

and though she didn't regret who she had grown to become, she still wanted her mother to be in her life.

and then a quieted admission, i am pretty sure i am with child.