Chapter 139. Leaving

Maggie POV

I need more control over Rhia.

If there’s one thing I remember from Mother’s sparce lessons about shifting over the years, it’s that the more I do it, the better I’ll get at controlling her.

So, when a couple of hours pass, and it becomes clear that no one is going to come for me soon, I take the time to practice.

I don’t want to ruin the last dress I have, so unfortunately, I need to take it off before shifting again. It makes me nervous, because the General could walk in at any moment. But maybe I could just shift quickly in that case, and he won’t see anything.

The second shift isn’t as startling as the first. All my body parts go smoothly into place, and Rhia seems calm.

Then again, there’s no one here threatening her, and this time, I’m