Inevitable Prophecy

“I believe you have questions longing to be answered,” he stated, and I confirmed from his eyes that he had long observed me in silence.

The dining room brought a feeling of normalcy that I didn’t expect from a wolf of prestige. Just like the hall where we had our greetings, the ambience felt homely.

After he caught me in my own thoughts about my worries, my eyes dropped to catch sight of a bowl of porridge before me.

When did he place a meal without me getting a whiff of its delectable smell?

I felt foolish and obvious from the lack of focus around my surroundings and the Seer called it out.

“Oh,” I said as I grabbed the spoon that was neatly placed next to the bowl. “Sorry, I have been rude, despite your hospitality.”

“Well, I don’t blame you for the confusion of all things that happened to you. For instance, you were forced to marry rather than become a devoted nun to your Church.”

“Yes, about that…” I gripped on my dress as I mentally brace myself to speak what came to my mind.