Chapter 67

“Rixie, did I frighten you? I’m sorry. I didn’t mean that. I would not harm your family.”

“I know. You just wanted to teach him a lesson.” Beatrix replied in understanding.

Lavana nodded and rubbed the little girl’s head. Having a smart babe was very cool.

“Big sis, you said you’d read me bedtime stories. But you can’t read.”

“Er… that was to fend him off. I have promised to read you bedtime stories but I can’t. But I can tell you a story of a little girl then.”

Beatrix nodded happily. Reading bedtime stories and telling good tales have the same effect; the only difference was a book in hand with pictures.

“I’m all ears, big sis.”

“Alright.” Lavana cleared her throat.

“Once upon a time, there lived a beautiful girl named Pixie. She lived in a small community with her mom and dad. She had a wonderful playmate called Austin. His mom made very nice cakes. Pixie loved to go play with him every day. They went to the same school and sat clos