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When the Puppet Strings Break — Chapter 8 — The Puppet Strings Are Breaking
Willow had always been a free-spirit, believing in her dreams, following signs along the way and celebrating simple ways to achieve her ultimate happiness. She also had a strong love for Zodiac Astrology, finding some truths to the various personal attributes and flaws. She didn’t live by it but was amused by some of the real-life accuracies. She was a Leo-born woman — determined and strong and nothing would stop her from defending her cubs.
While Willow was terrified of Mitch, as she clearly knew what he was capable of, her inner fears ran deep but the love for her children was much deeper. She knew she had no choice other than to stand up to this monster.
This monster that she once loved who slowly revealed his true colors through the years.
She was the type of woman who was easily misjudged as being weak because she was kind to others, while being an occasional doormat. But what people did not know about Willow was her fierce strength to defend her boundaries and loved ones without hesitation. Make no mistake — Willow chose her battles carefully.
It was a chilly Monday morning as Jack Frost was knocking on their door. Another day at the pit of hell, and another much needed pep talk from her mother before she headed to work. She hit speed…
