it's my birthday (27/04) so ima give y'all a bonus chapter that has absolutely no relevance to the current story!

I groan as i feel weight on my stomach. Catching my breath in my throat i sit abruptly, ready to defend my family, only to come face to face with Charity whose smile is bright and eyes are lit up like diamonds.

"Wh-," She cuts me off instantly, putting her finger to her lips. "You're gonna wake up Ammy!" She whisper shouts "We need to make her birthday special!" I smile at the girl nodding. I had no idea birthdays were this complicated. I was up for 6 hours. 6hours! putting up the decorations. I had to keep locking the door to keep Amity out, it was so frustrating especially considering all i wanted to do was lay beside her, her body against mine as i hold her closely, protecting her from the harsh cold.

I push away the covers, lifting the Princess into my arms as we head downstairs. "We need to make her pancakes!" She whispers causing me to nod, "Do you wanna help Princess?" She nods her head rapidly, smiling up at me, "We have nutella right?" She says looking at me as tho the answer i give her determines life or death, tho with Amity it probably does.

"Of course. Your sister writes the shopping list. We've got at least 3 jars." Charity smiles in approval as i place her down on the island table, grabbing the pancake mix i whipped up last night. "Okay, i'm gonna cook and you decorate?" Charity smiles, nodding as she takes the plastic spoon from my hand.

"They're gonna be amazing!" She whisper-squeals, which i didn't exactly realize was possible. "I'm sure they are." I respond, filling the slowly solidifying pancake.

20 minutes later and everything is prepared.Charity has chocolate all over her hands and face and the pancakes are stacked on top of each other messily but i already know Amity will love them. "Come on, we need to go give them to her before they go cold." I whisper, placing her on the floor, the island being to high for her to jump from. "And then you can go have a bath and i will keep her company and away from the presents until you get out."

"Kk." She says with a smile before leading me through the house to my own room. "Happy birthday to you...," We sing, alerting Amity of our presence as she opens her eyes groggily, leaning against her elbow with a small smile on her face. I place the pancakes on her lap, awaiting the reaction from her. "Wow, this is all for me?"

"Happy birthday Ammy! I would hug you but i'm covered in chocolate." Amity giggles as she stares at her sister, "I can see."

"I however." I say as i lean down pulling her into me, "buon compleanno tesoro." i whisper, before placing my lips on hers softly. It only lasts seconds, both of us aware of Charitys presence. "I'm gonna go shower while you eat, and then Presents!" She squeals before rushing out the room.

"Thank you Titus."

After Funeral

I loved her. I failed at protecting her, my family. I can only imagine how Amity must feel. I wont be surprised if she hates me. I failed them both and now Charity, My princess is gone because of me.