It’s been a week since Vivar died. Druji is still crying every night in her sleep. She hasn’t moved on yet. And when she’s awake, we would catch her staring blankly into nothing. Queen Morrigan is already worried she might completely lose her mind for blaming herself about Vivar’s death. She hasn’t talked to me yet ever since that time she asked me to help her avenge Vivar’s death. And I haven’t talked to Caius as well ever since he confessed to me that day. I still can’t believe it. I don’t know how to respond to him and I knew myself that I cannot reciprocate the feelings he might have for me. It doesn’t make sense. He used to loathe me. Why did he suddenly have feelings for me? Where did it come from?I shook my head, trying to diminish that thought. There’s something more important that I need to do rather than thinking how I can reject the prince without hurting him. I can already move my body like I used to and it’s amazing how quickly I recovered without any medicines. I need t

The sky seemed silent with the after rain ambiance and sunset. Red sunbeams lit through my face and somehow hurt my eyes. I covered my face with lace around my neck. This may help me hide my identity but I guess they’ll recognize my tiger anyway. I could feel myself drifting off to the gusting wind brushing through my face. I missed this feeling. But this isn’t like before that we’re just running for a stroll. We’re running to save some lives. I want to convince myself that I can do something despite being unsure how. They believe that I am the chosen one so I gotta impose that on myself and figure out how I should resolve this chaotic world.Not far away, I saw a glimpse of shadows coming towards our direction. Namir halted and we hid along the thick bushes behind us. We peeked through the spaces between the leaves to see if they had spotted us. I noticed Namir fidgeting like he’s smelling something and he’s trying to track where it’s coming from. “What comes into your brittle mind

Though I was wearing a lavish silk gown, I feel horrible for the fact that I’ll be given as an offering to their ugly master. It made me sick and wanted to flee out of that nasty place. I’m currently being dragged by two brawny bald guys to what they called “the master’s chamber.” I kept struggling though I knew I couldn't handle their strength. My whole body is already anxious that I can’t focus on making a strategy to get away from this dreadful nightmare. When we reached a shabby bifold door. The guy holding my left arm started to knock twice. “The dinner is ready.” He announced.I was dismayed by what I just heard. “What dinner are you talking about? I’m not a food you awful witches!” I tried to break free from their grips, hoping I could get a small chance to slip, but they didn't even budge. “Let go of me! I’m not entering that disgusting room!” I shouted right in their ears.“Don’t struggle anymore, you need to embrace your fate. You should be thankful the master fancy you or

(Earlier before Nemiah got caught.)Amaris sprinted from tree to tree and observed the village people in turmoil as the dark shadows and witches were capturing their victims. These witches were mainly catching young females to make them slaves. Amaris knows that they don't have interest in taking children but they're cruel and just slaughter anyone for fun. From a distance, he saw Caius and Kuu hiding beneath an abandoned house. They were sneaking through the cracks on the bricks to check what the witches were doing. "Look at that arrogant prince. Poor thing. Now that his right hand is dead, he's just hiding like a scary cat." Amaris shook his head and made a pitiful facade. He jumped off right behind them, catching them off guard. He laughed as soon as he witnessed Caius' terrified face. "Surprise," he snickered."Big brother!" Kuu ran out to Amaris and gave him a hug. Amaris messed up his hair and pulled him away."I told you not to go outside the cave and trade these eggs for m

"We need to talk. I've got so many questions for you, dummy." Amaris pondered.I was still staring blankly at the giant rock blocking the passage, thinking how I could get away from being alone with Amaris. "Hey? Are you listening?" Amaris called.I immediately turned to him, wondering why he suddenly raised his voice. I guess I heard him say something but I was too occupied with fear and didn't understand."Yes?" I gasped."Why are you just standing there?" He sounded irritated now. “Did you somehow enjoy the food that Gili prepared for you?” He added.“Yeah,” I gasped.“Great. But why do you look stiff? It’s like I’m gonna eat you. Are you scared of being alone with me here?” He scowled. It’s really awkward being alone with him. "W-Why? What am I supposed to do?" I stuttered, confused.He rolled his eyes and stood from his seat. He approached me and snatched my hand to drag me somewhere. My heart was thumping audibly as I felt the odd comforting warmth of his hand. Come to think of