The curious magical properties of Hidden Springs had been the intrigue to many for ages. Celebrities and the rich flocked here because of the seemingly miraculous healing powers in the woods and the waters.
Born and raised here, amongst the secrets of the springs, at times boldly and proudly proclaiming herself as a mountain girl, Alexandra couldn't imagine living anywhere else, even with learning that she and her twin sister had inherited property in Monte Vista. Even now, with the peaks covered in fresh powder and the icy air piercing her skin, she couldn't help but inhale the breathtaking sights and fresh mountain air.
Alexandra approached the spring with a little trepidation. What if, over time, it had lost its power to heal? What if she couldn't extract the secret ingredient in the water to put in the time machine?
Well, she decided, there was only one thing to do...she had no choice but to give it a shot. She had nothing to lose.
Meanwhile, Anastasia was in the dining room with the queen while she ate Belgian waffles. "My wedding plans have so far gone off without a hitch," she announced. "I've hired a caterer, reserved the entire island of Isla Paradiso for the last weekend in June, and am designing my own dress."
"You're designing your own dress, dear?"
"Why not?"
"Anastasia, dear, I'm sure every major designer would love to design your wedding dress."
"But this is personal, mother. This is personal. I'd simply like to do it myself, or at least incorporate my ideas into the design."
A few days later the twins booked a round-trip flight to tour their inherited property in Monte Vista. Immediately Anastasia fell in love with it, but Alexandra needed some convincing, especially as, on the day they arrived, it was nearly a hundred degrees and she was mostly a cold-weather bird. It was called the Amelia Castle (named for a relative of Prince Renauld) and the girls vowed they would be back to explore it further.
While still a student at the university, Anastasia led a demonstration against bullying, and even made a speech revealing herself to have been bullied, which proved to be very popular. Now that she was out of school, she and her sister took this a step further. They attached their names to an anti-bullying campaign at the university and intended to start speaking at the school level, too.
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