Sorry for chapter one being short. Though i may keep doing short chapters to update faster. Or i may do my usual long ones. Who knows.
Edit: forgot to add james fc whoops (pic above)
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"Kiera! My darling niece." A voice said from behind her. She turned and smiled, hugging her uncle. She loved him, don't get her wrong, she was just very pissed at her father for the last minute plans.

"Uncle James!" Kiera said happily and squealed when he spun her. He set her down and kissed her head,

"Come, your room is all set up" James said and took her hand, leading her. Kiera chuckled and walked with him

"I'm sorry this was on such short notice, Uncle" She said. He just waved his free hand dismissively,

"It doesn't matter. Its been so long since I saw you. Good Lord how you have grown!" he exlaimed

"Uncle, you just came to the city two months ago" Kiera giggled

"Yes, but that was only for a day or two" James said "AND as you can see, I've moved. "

"I can see that, yes. The forest looks beautiful " she hummed. At that, he turned to face her, cupping her face.

"The forest is forbidden "

"Why?"

"There are creatures that will kill you the moment you step over the wood line." He said. "Do you understand? The woods are not for play but for protection" he went on and kissed her forehead. Kiera just sighed softly and nodded

"Yes, uncle, I understand.." she said.

"Good." James said with a small smile and took her into her room. Kiera looked at her room in awe

"Wow." She breathed.

"Im glad you like it" he smiled and kissed her head "get settled. Dinner will be ready shortly." Kiera nodded and watched him go. She went to the window and  closed her curtains,  breathing in relief as the room was completly dark except from the light of the chandelier.

She took her ring off and set it on the small table, her eyes changing red. She breathed in deeply and let it out slowly, untying her dress and laying it on her bed before sitting in front of the fireplace after lighting it.