No, no, my sweet
we must wait
the sun will always rise again
It's too dangerous,
and my pet, there are wolves out there
Stay in here, by the fire
we are safe
forever
we are all we need
your father's never coming back for you, love
He didn't stay inside and now
he's gone
your mother never wanted you
she's gone
your brother should have protected you
he's gone
My sugar-and-calico life
I will keep you safe
The prince will not save
opening your legs and leaving you
to take the blame
you cannot go outside
the sun will burn you
the trees will scratch you
My darling this is all
for the best and you can trust me
All of eternity before us
There's time enough to learn my name
Author notes
(Option 3)(psst..She's Grethel from the fairy tale.)
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