Chapter 55\u00a0<\/p>\n
Selene\u00a0<\/p>\n
Warmth. That was the first thing I felt.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The morning sun brushed against my face. My heartbeat pulsed steadily in my chest, a quiet rhythm that reminded me 1 was still alive. I blinked slowly, my vision blurring for a second before everything came into focus.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The ceiling above me was familiar. The soft lavender curtains. The scent of wildflowers and parchment in the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I was in my room.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I let out a quiet sigh of relief and pushed myself up, my body still heavy, as if the world itself was pressing against my shoulders. My head throbbed lightly, and I lifted a hand to my temple, trying to piece together the fragments of yesterday. And the memory of last night came back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
No wonder everything felt so disoriented this morning. I had pushed my limits far more than I should have. Reading the fox\u2019s mind had already drained me, but shifting into Mira had taken every ounce of strength I had left.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The door creaked open, pulling me out of my thoughts. Evelyn stepped in, balancing a tray in her hands. Steam rose from a bowl, and the scent of herbal soup filled the room. When her eyes met mine, she froze for a second then gasped.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMy lady!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She hurried to the table, setting the tray down before rushing to my side. Her hands trembled slightly as she leaned close, worry written all over her face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAre you okay? How are you feeling? Should I call the physician?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I couldn\u2019t help but smile. For some reason, this scene felt awfully familiar.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I shook my head. \u201cI\u2019m fine, Evelyn. How long have I been unconscious for?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She pressed her lips together before answering, \u201cA week, my lady. You wouldn\u2019t wake up no matter what I did. The physician warned me not to force you awake, or it would only make things worse. So I just had to wait. Thank the Goddess you\u2019re finally up. I-I didn\u2019t know what I\u2019d do if you didn\u2019t wake.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her voice cracked slightly at the end. The sincerity in her words made me smile.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m sorry for worrying you,\u201d I said. \u201cI was just recovering. My body needed time to heal and to remember itself again.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
When I thought about her words, I looked at her. \u201cYou mentioned the physician,\u201d I said. \u201cDid he come to check on me?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evelyn nodded quickly. \u201cYes, my lady. Every day. He came to make sure your body was stable. He said your energy was shifting too fast for a normal wolf, but that it wasn\u2019t dangerous.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She paused, her eyes softening into a bright smile. \u201cAfter you transformed into the white wolf last week, everything changed. Nobody dares to bother me anymore. The ones who used to bully me all avoid me now. They think you\u2019ll punish them if they even look at me wrong. They didn\u2019t even gossip about you again, afraid you would hear.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A small laugh escaped me. \u201cIs that so?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cYes,\u201d she said, nodding eagerly. \u201cEven the Alpha\u2019s personal guards came yesterday to check on your health. They treated you with respect. I still can\u2019t believe that you are the one with the white wolf. I\u2019m so happy, my lady. I couldn\u2019t even sleep.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I smiled at her, it was nice to see someone was genuinely happy for me without pretending to, waiting for the right moment\u00a0<\/p>\n
to stab me in the back.\u00a0<\/p>\n
12:54 Tue, Dec 23 MG.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 55\u00a0<\/p>\n
I reached out to brush a strand of hair behind her ear. \u201cThank you, Evelyn, for staying by my side.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She blushed slightly and bowed her head. \u201cAlways, my lady.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u2018She\u2019s loyal,\u2019 Mira said. \u2018Keep her close. This time, we won\u2019t make the same mistakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded. \u2018I will protect her and the people I care about.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh-before I forget,\u201d Evelyn said suddenly, her voice bright with excitement. She hurried toward the table, where the tray sat, and carefully lifted a small cup. The faint green liquid inside shimmered slightly, steam curling in the air.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She turned and brought it to me, her eyes proud, like she was presenting a treasure. \u201cI made this every day while you were asleep, in case you woke up. It\u2019s the strengthening herb tonic. I brewed it myself. You need to drink it, my lady, it\u2019ll help restore your strength.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I stared at the drink. That familiar green hue. That sharp, herbal scent. gods, I missed this concoction.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I used to drink this all the time in my past lives until I started doubting Evelyn. Back then, I\u2019d thought maybe she was trying to poison me. So I stopped drinking it. And as a result, I grew weaker. My body couldn\u2019t even sustain my wolf\u2019s strength. Only later did I realize that Evelyn\u2019s mixture wasn\u2019t poison, it was salvation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I sighed and took the cup, swirling the liquid once before bringing it to my lips \u201cStill green, still dreadful,\u201d I muttered, and then downed it in one go.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The taste hit instantly. It burned my throat all the way down, leaving behind that earthy aftertaste I could never quite get used to.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evelyn giggled softly. \u201cMy lady\u2026\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I set the cup down and waved my hand dismissively. \u201cDon\u2019t get sentimental on me. Tell me what happened last week after I fainted, especially about Sienna.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evelyn blinked, her lips twitching like she was holding back something. I caught the faintest hint of a smile forming before she quickly looked down.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cForgive me, my lady,\u201d she said hurriedly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I tilted my head, smirking. \u201cDon\u2019t worry. Speak. If you\u2019re smiling, it must be an interesting story.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her face flushed red as she nodded. \u201cW-well\u2026 actually, after you fainted, Prince Adrian covered your body with his fur cloak and carried you to your room himself.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I blinked. \u201c\u2026Adrian?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evelyn nodded eagerly, the excitement returning to her voice. \u201cYes! It was so romantic, my lady. All the women in the courtyard were jealous of you. He didn\u2019t let anyone else touch you. He looked like he was worried you might catch a cold.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
I almost choked on my own breath. Romantic? That bastard?\u00a0<\/p>\n
If only Evelyn knew the truth. In every one of my past lives, Adrian wouldn\u2019t have blinked if I were bleeding out in front of him. Now suddenly he cared because I fainted?\u00a0<\/p>\n
I rolled my eyes. \u201cSpare me the unnecessary details, Evelyn. What about Sienna? Did she transform after I passed out?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evelyn\u2019s eyes gleamed as she leaned in, her voice dropping to a whisper. \u201cNo, my lady. She couldn\u2019t. The Alpha commanded her to shift, but she made excuses, said she was sick, and too weak. Everyone was watching, and when she didn\u2019t shift, the whispers started. Some even said she lied about having a wolf. And when it got too much, she fainted, or pretended to. It was so obvious she was faking it; she couldn\u2019t even keep her eyes fully closed. You should\u2019ve seen it, it was hilarious. Her maid and stepmother were putting on this dramatic show, even though they knew she was pretending.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Chapter 55\u00a0<\/p>\n
A slow smile crept across my lips.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cSome things never change, do they?\u201d I murmured, pushing myself up from the bed. My muscles ached, and I stretched lazily, letting out a quiet sigh. \u201cWell, I should get going too.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evelyn blinked, confusion flickering across her face. \u201cGet going? Where, my lady?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTo the main courtyard,\u201d I replied. \u201cThere\u2019s a scene that concerns me, and I think it\u2019s about time I made an appearance.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Her brows knitted slightly. \u201cYes, my lady,\u201d she said hesitantly, clearly unsure what I meant.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOh, and Evelyn,\u201d I added, pausing as I turned toward her. \u201cPrepare two male outfits for me.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTwo\u2026 male outfits?\u201d she echoed, her voice barely above a whisper.\u00a0<\/p>\n
I nodded, a faint smile tugging at the corner of my lips. \u201cYes. I have something to do outside.\u201d My gaze drifted toward the box hidden beneath my bed. \u201cAnd I can\u2019t go out wearing the same disguise as before.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Evelyn\u2019s confusion deepened, but she said nothing, only gave a reluctant nod as I turned away, already planning my next\u00a0<\/p>\n
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