Escher Thoughts
Those eyes are so penetrating. She's trying to read me, see what makes me tick....find kindness. Never was there this kindness before her. This power she has over me is strong. Why does she rattle me so? Ahhh, the Goblin King afraid of a mere girl; a child really. The idea is implausible. She is here because I willed it. I gave her that power to call upon me...but she did the rest.
She should have fallen in love with me at the ball.....the spell, why did it fail? She is so strong-minded. Yet, I would rather her love me by her own choice than by magic. But I see now this can never be so. Her mind is set on the prospect of rescuing her brother. She'll never give up.....Maybe had I let go of my pride and given Toby back, she would not hold so much hate for me. No matter if she wins or loses, I'm the one who failed....Damn.