Chapter 247:
“Sorry, bro. I thought it was the effect of the isolation. We’ve been alone in this cottage for who knows how long,” Dax apologized, and somehow, his words calmed Devin.
“How did you guys get here?” I couldn’t help but ask.
“We found ourselves here. A woman and her husband nursed us back to health. They told us we were found by the river. They took us in and treated us for months until we recovered.”
An eerie silence consumed us as we all fell into thought.
“Take us to him,” Devin suggested, causing my anxiety to spike.
“Yes. We want to be certain that it’s him,” Dax added.
“But what if he tries to harm me? You know I didn’t leave the castle on good terms with him. He clearly warned his guards to hurt me on sight if they saw me near the gate or the premises,” I said, hoping my words would be enough to convince them.
“He won’t hurt you. We will fight for you and protect you with the last drop of our blood,” Devin affirmed.
“We swear on our lives,” Dax added, but their promises weren’t enough to calm the storm raging in my heart.
“Fine, I will take you to the King. We will leave tomorrow morning.”
We set out before dawn, navigating through the thick bushes. My heart pounded with anxiety and anticipation every time I remembered how close we were to the castle. My mind was flooded with thoughts.
I couldn’t believe I would be returning there. The last time, I was treated like a dog.
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It had been months, and things had changed.
Would Damon’s heart soften? Maybe. Maybe not.
He seemed betrayed, with the look in his eyes the night he sent me away.
I didn’t know if he would ever forgive me.
What if he orders me to apologize?
Was I ready to apologize for something I didn’t do?
Was I ready to face him?
Was I healed enough to control my emotions?
Have I forgiven him? My head started to throb as a whirlwind of thoughts ran through my mind.
I hoped I didn’t lose control and lash out at him concerning our son. Trapped in confusion, I wasn’t sure whether I should tell him about our child. It was important that I brought it to his attention since he was the father.
A bitter scoff escaped my lips as sadness engulfed me. To think that he didn’t believe he was the father of the child made me reconsider the idea.
Thanks to the bastard who framed me.
I couldn’t wait to reach that castle. Once I was granted access, I would vindicate myself. I swore to the moon goddess, I would make the person who ruined my life pay.
Deep down, I suspected it was Rosa, but I didn’t have enough evidence against her. Her high rank made it impossible to punish her.
“Is it still far?” Dax asked, snapping me out of my thoughts.
