She recalled the horror and excruciating fear she had experienced at that horrible moment. This was the reason for her fear, and now, she must overcome it to save her beloved.

A crow that was perched on a windowsill gave a sound that seemed to seep into her very bones.This was all her fault.

None of these events should have happened if she hadn't let Count Wilbur trick her. But he had seemed so kind at that time and besides, she had had no other choice.

She should never have agreed to come with him to his castle. Now she had mistaken his hospitality for his much, more wicked intentions.

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