Chapter 10

With Regina gone, Bellatrix turned and rushed back inside. In the living room, her father was being attended to by Elise, who handed him a glass of water. As she entered, his gaze fell on her and the glass of water was long forgotten. "Bella," he called weakly and she quickly rushed to his side. Taking his hand in hers, Bellatrix asked. "How are you feeling Daddy?" "How am I feeling? Bella, you shouldn't be worrying about me. The person you should be worrying about is yourself." Placing a hand on her shoulder, he asked. "Tell me Bella, that nonsense on T.V, is it true?" Bellatrix hesitated for a second. She didn't want to say something and end up worrying her father, but under his concerned and expectant stare, she couldn't bring herself to lie and finally gave in and told him everything. As expected, Joe didn't take the news well. "How dare that child do this?" He fumed. "How dare he!" "Daddy, it's...it's fine," Bellatrix said, placing a hand on her father's chest. "Cillian can do wha