Guess What?

Lazarus and Magnus traced Emma and Olya to Emma's father's house. It was evening and only Emma's mother was there in the house. They were in Emma's former bedroom. 

As soon as they were inside, Emma asked them to stay quiet and keep hiding over there. She tiptoed her way out and saw that Avice was blowing air in the fire pit to ignite air. Her brother wasn't at home and she was sure that he must have gone to play with his friends. Her lips curved up thinking that he must have healed. 

Avice turned her head over her shoulder and her eyes became wide with surprise. "You!' She was shocked to see Emma. Hatred filled her eyes. "What are you doing here?" she spat. "Did you run away from the palace? How dare you? Do you want us to get killed?" 

Emma's mouth fell open. "Aren't you happy even one bit to see me, mother?" she asked, her chest hurting.