Chapter Forty Nine

As the moon rose high in the sky, casting a soft glow over the kingdom, I found myself unable to shake off the tension that had built up within me. The events of the day played over and over in my mind, and the uncertainty of the future weighed heavily on my heart.

Exhaustion eventually caught up with me, and I settled into my bed, hoping that sleep would bring some respite from my worries. However, as soon as my eyes closed, my dreams were invaded by a haunting nightmare.

In my dream, I found myself running through a dark forest, the trees towering above me like menacing giants. The sound of my own heartbeat echoed in my ears as I desperately tried to escape. But no matter how fast I ran, Demetrius was right behind me, his malicious laughter piercing through the still night air.

I stumbled over roots and branches, my breath coming in ragged gasps. Fear consumed me as I felt his presence closing in, his footsteps growing louder and more relentless. I knew that if he caught me, there w