Lena’s POV
June 6
Something’s wrong with me. I don’t know what it is. I’ve been feeling weaker lately, and I’ve had headaches all the time. Daniel is worried. Ivan too. George has been too busy to pay much attention. The war with the north has started again. He’ll be leaving soon for a while.
Victoria thinks I’m making this all up. She’s become meaner lately. She always had something of a temper, but in the past, she would quickly apologize for any outbursts. Now, she just yells at me.
“Stop faking it for attention. George is still leaving no matter how pathetic you act.”
Maybe she’s right. Maybe I have been too mopey lately.
But I’m starting to feel like she might just hate me. I have no idea why.
June 8
I can barely get out of bed. I don’t think I’m faking this, despite what Vict
