Chapter 48

“I almost forgot the face of my own daughter,” her father said in disbelief. He hugged her tight and she hugged him back tighter. Nothing could ever replace this moment. It felt so safe. So right. She wished her mother was here to see it. “You look different,” her Papa said as soon as he pulled back from the long hug they both shared. Anastasia still couldnt believe she was here now with him. If Draco was right, she was truly far from danger now and she could only wish he would be happy too. She needed some time to think about what she truly wanted in life. “I feel different myself,” she agreed with a laugh. Being gone from home for a long time sure did take its toll. She was not that simple girl she used to be. She was now trained to fight and she was sure she could handle any human that would dare try to hurt her. If that time ever comes, she would be more than glad to beat them. “It’s so good to see you again,” he said, bringing up on the table a lot of food that he prepared just fo