Alessia's POVNatalia's eyes were SHARP as she checked her room with the help of her assistants. I just stood there quietly, and even though I was tired, I didn't think about it anymore. Even though it's easy to clean, that doesn't mean it's not tiring. It's almost drained my energy because of those mountains of clothes I washed today. It's just luck that my hand didn't fall apart from the mess earlier.Based on Natalia's reaction, she is not happy with what she sees. I think he expected me not to finish what he was asking me to do so he would have a reason to punish me. But what right does he have to punish me? I may be abiding by her whims but I am not one of her people. As far as I remember, he had no right to punish me especially since I was not under his jurisdiction. But that doesn't mean he can't do anything to me. She can always use underhanded tricks just to attack me."It's clean." He commented while holding a goblet filled with bright red wine. "Oops, not again." She smiled
Alessia's POVI was nervous about following Elijah. Even though I know that I have done nothing wrong, I can't help but be nervous. He likely saw Favian hugging me.He also told me before that I stay away from Favian but he saw us in that scene. I didn't expect Favian to hug me. To my surprise, I didn't push it right away, also out of pity.If I explain I will appear defensive. If I don't explain, the misunderstanding between Elijah and me will only get worse. I felt like someone was pointing at a sword that was both sharp on both sides. Everywhere I go something happens.Alessia, think! What should you do?! You have to coax him before he will erupt from anger! My brain screamed because I could feel the danger.What can I do? Shall I caress him? Should I? Should I pretend as if nothing happened and pretend as a sweet girlfriend? But how do I do that? I'm not that good at cuddling.So while we were walking and I was following Elijah, I was thinking about all the shows I've seen that I
Alessia's POVSushi is now standing in front of me and staring at me. I didn't notice it for a few days because I was always asleep. Maybe it's because of the weather because usually, winter is when big animals sleep. I don't bother Sushi anymore because he doesn't seem to care about his surroundings either.I can't even see Sudanni. All I know is that it stays in the room and doesn't come out because it doesn't want to interact with others. These creatures have social issues, that's what I notice."Sushi?" I was angry with him because he didn't seem to have any intention of talking. As far as I know, every time it changes form there are two reasons. There is danger or it wants to say something. I don't know if there was any danger that's why he changed his form.My own mistress, pardon me for being unattended f'r the past few days. F'r I am in hib'rnation and adjustment f'r the climate changeth.I understood that because if Sushi lived only there in Valeria, there is a high possibili
Alessia's POVI went to bed EARLY because Elijah was going to study more about going to Venossa. He just decided that he would do it because he had a lot of things to consider. He needs an effective plan especially and this mission is not easy.All I know about his plan is that he will look for a Navigator who will go to the destination of Scylla. I have faith in Elijah that he will come up with a good plan. So somehow I fell asleep. I don't know what time Elijah went to sleep, or if he did at all because when I woke up he was still on the table busy writing on paper.I looked next to me. It was a little messy, it was a sign that Elijah did sleep but it seemed like it was only for a moment and he woke up early to continue what he was doing."Morning..." I greeted him and yawned.Elijah quickly stood up and came to me and kissed me lightly on my lips before whispering."Morning, beautiful." He greeted me so warmly that I couldn't help but be grateful.He separated from me so I looked a
Alessia's POV"This is the winter horse, it's taller than the regular stallion but their breed cannot survive any other season but winter," Elijah explained while we were in the stable now and I was facing an elegant winter horse.I stared at it in amazement. Its eyes are blue and its skin seems to be made of pale snow blue. The hair on her head and tail look like they are made of glass because they are translucent."Can I touch him?" I asked Elijah for permission. I need that because I don't know if it can be done especially since this is not a normal horse. Elijah nodded in response to my request.I smiled so I slowly reached out and placed my hand on his forehead. I couldn't feel him on my skin because I was wearing gloves. I wonder if its body is also cold or just like a normal horse.I heard the horse neigh but it didn't move. My hand didn't last long on his forehead and I took it back. It's useless because I can't feel it. I don't want to take off my gloves because the stable is
Alessia's POVWe are BACK at the palace and we spent the rest of the time doing something, like eating a snack at three o'clock in the afternoon or yesterday's lunch. We also managed to take a nap but it wasn't long because we also woke up after an hour. The number of times we eat together can only be counted on our hands. It's only now because we only have one room.Time passed quickly and it was dusk. I immediately took a shower because Elijah was already packing the things he had to take to Venossa. He will only bring a few pieces of equipment, important things that he can use there.I took a quick shower and finished immediately. After I got ready, I went to Elijah to help him organize his things. He brought a couple of clothes with him. There were also compasses so I also took something from my equipment that I knew they would need. It doesn't get much use, but I don't miss carrying a few pieces.I was holding a black pouch containing golden seeds and I approached Elijah and hand
Alessia's POV"Lady Alessia, you need to take medicine." Said a voice when I woke up and felt its presence.I groaned because I woke up from a dream that seemed to swallow me with poisonous water, it went round and round and now I have a headache even when I wake up.Did I get sick But suddenly it entered my mind that Elijah was leaving so I forced my eyes open and was about to get up but I couldn't. My body is too weak. My body hurts, especially the lower part that I feel like it will explode with pain.I saw Estrebelle, she was spinning a little in my sight. His face was worried. I was still dizzy so I closed and opened my eyes several times but still, nothing changed."Lady Alessia, don't get up. You need to rest." He promised me worriedly as he brought medicine that he wanted me to drink."W-the h-king?" I asked bluntly because even my mouth seemed tired. I don't know why I got sick. But based on what I feel, it looks like I have an infection so I have a fever. I can't think of an
Alessia's POV"Estrebelle, let Stefano in," I ordered him when he returned with the books I asked for. It has about five books and I don't know if I can finish all of them especially if something bad is going to happen."Next, Lady Alessia." He responded and left the room again to let Stefano in. Estrebelle did not comply and remained standing outside.Stefano came in and now he was heading towards me while I was sitting and looking at the book on the table."Is there a problem?" Stefano asked me when he got closer. I looked up and looked at him seriously. "Don't say that you miss Elijah and want to follow him to Venossa. Ales, I love you but I love my life more." He promised with raised eyebrows. He said naturally but I was not bothered by the term of his love because I know it is just love between friends.I feel like I want to hit it with a hammer because of its meaningless prediction. Even though I was worried about Elijah, I didn't think to follow them. I will only increase the p
Alessia's POVA few months passed and the month of September arrived. I am slowly accepting my son's fate in the future. I will not be able to see him grow up and turn into a man. But I have to accept everything because this is my only choice for him to suffer less.I also hear a lot about the kingdom. The kingdom is in a bit of a mess right now because there is a lot of corruption and untrustworthy immortals. I don't know what's going on to make them mess up but I'm not interested in finding out. The important thing is that it has nothing to do with me. I already gave up on Elijah. It's been months since he stopped the search. He never appeared in front of me. He wasn't there when I needed him the most. So I decided to let go of these feelings. I still love him, but I've stopped hoping.It was not easy for me to forgive him no matter how sinful he was. I forgave him countless times before he could apologize. I didn't regret it. Maybe, it is. If you truly love someone, you can forgive
Alessia's POV"Merlin, I'll do anything for my son. So tell me what are those ways for me to save him." I stop myself from crying. I did not expect all this.Just thinking that my son will have a hard time in the future seems to be squeezing my heart with pain. I don't want him to suffer anything. I want him to live a comfortable life. I want him to be happy.Merlin looked at me with pity in his eyes. Somehow, he felt my despair."If you love your child and you don't want him to suffer. Kill him while he's still in your womb." He told me that it was like cold water poured over my body. It seems that my hearing does not want to remove it."What?" I feel like I was deafened by what he said, I'm not sure if I heard it right. Did he just say that I need to kill my child? "Are you saying that I need to kill my child?" My deep dislike for Merlin was starting to rise. How can he say that to my face?! Who is the mother who wants to kill her child? I have my principles! Even though my child is
Alessia's POV"Grandpa, are we still far?" I couldn't help but ask because we had been walking for over an hour and I could feel tiredness. My feet are also hurting because they are starting to swell."Near grandson, I'm sorry but this walk is for your good as well," Grandpa responded to me and we turned to a fork in the road.It would have been easier if Grandpa teleported with me but that can't be done because I'm pregnant. The force and tension of teleportation are too strong for my son to be with. So we can do nothing but walk. I can't even ride a horse because the horse moves.I feel the surroundings. It's getting darker and I feel familiar to me. Living trees become dead. The surroundings are shady and cooler.I gasped when I remembered that I had been there when I first met Elijah and Stefano. This is the place they went to talk to a magician. This is also where I found Sushi. I never thought I could come back here."Grandpa, I've been here before." I can't stop saying to Grand
Alessia's POV"Ales Condor?" I said in shock while staring at him. "Are you Honey and Falix's nephew?!"He was also surprised and knew Honey and Falix."You know my relatives?" Ales asked me in disbelief. His eyes are wide as saucers because of surprise.It's weird to call him Ales because I am used to being called Ales as well. But he is the real Ales Condor and I am Alessia Andromeda Condor. I am aware from the very beginning that I am only borrowing his identity.I nodded. "I used to live in Samona. They sheltered me when something happened to me and I ended up in Samona." I told him. I am just telling the truth and I don't think it's bad.I still remembered that the Honey thought I had lost my memory and that's when they decided to use the persona of their niece. They said Ales was sick until his family moved to Waldorf. Right now, he no longer looks sickly at all.Ales' face lit up. "It was my luck and I saw you. It's been a long time and I haven't been back to Samona since we mo
Alessia's POVMy body is getting weaker now and the events of the solstice are still deep in my mind, how I suffered as if I was being killed again and again. The solstice has passed and my birthday has also passed which I didn't even manage to celebrate. My whole body hurts now and I can't get up. My body is weak but I am still thankful that I am still alive.The pain I felt from the curse that I thought I couldn't handle seemed to be engraved in my mind. I suffered all day. I cried because of the pain until I was crying without tears coming out. It was the worst experience and Papa Elias and Grandpa stayed by my side. It's like they were hit by a curse while they didn't do anything to at least ease my feelings.I thought my fear would disappear after the curse, but a new fear was forming in my mind and heart. Because when I give birth to the child in my womb, he will lift the curse. He will suffer. I'm just thinking that with his young body, he will experience such pain, I can't acc
Third Person's POVElijah locks himself in the room because he has prepared himself for the coming scourge of the curse. Even after taking the medicine, he will still feel severe pain but not like normal. Elijah looked at the clock, and when it struck midnight the curse would begin.Elijah had been used to it for years but he couldn't help but feel the pain. But not once did he wish to die, because being with Alessia was much more important to him.But he is afraid because if he doesn't feel pain now he is sure that Alessia is pregnant. He will not be happy because he knows that Alessia will lift the curse and it will hurt him. He has no problem if Alessia is pregnant, as long as it happens after the solstice.So his eyes never left the clock and every second drop gave Elijah a shiver. Elijah's palms slowly clenched while his nervousness grew stronger and stronger with only a few seconds left and it was almost midnight.Elijah was barely breathing in anticipation and when midnight str
Alessia's POV"Sushi, you've been spending your time in the forest these days," I commented to Sushi. It always comes out and it goes with Papa Elias every time he cuts wood.It's been a long time since Sushi changed his form because we didn't want to scare Papa Elias, but it's funny that he's coming along on his own, because before he was almost stuck to me and wouldn't leave.It didn't pay attention to me and focused more on a wildflower in our yard. It plays with it and is about to bite and then doesn't continue."Leave him alone, he's already rotting inside the house, so he's coming with me to the woods." Papa Elias commented. Right now it's chopping wood and I'm crocheting gloves for my son."Well, Sushi can be naughty sometimes, so don't tease him especially if it's just the two of you." I will teach him. I'm afraid that Sushi might suddenly attack it because he's pissed off. I know it's unlikely to happen, but it's better to avoid it while it's early."Son, what can a puppy do?
Third Person's POVThe expected guest arrived at the palace. It was a group of magicians who were assigned to work on the medicine so that the King would be less affected by the coming solstice.For several years the king also suffered from the scourge of the curse every solstice. But the day also came when there was medicine to alleviate his suffering. But that doesn't completely disappear. But somehow it wasn't as painful as usual.On every solstice, Elijah's body will become weak and covered with shattering and endless pain. The pain feels like his bones are being crushed and his flesh is torn up. If only an ordinary immortal were to experience the curse, it would not be able to handle the pain and it would die.The King endured all of that because he knew that it was payment for the sin he had committed against Elena. The solstice will always be the reminder of how he killed her. Now, he lost her again."Your Majesty, this is your medicine for the coming solstice." The magician pr
Alessia's POVWe are back home. I caught up with grandpa who was grinding herbs. I frowned because Grandpa came home too early. It is always late when he comes home because many people buy the drugs he sells. So it's surprising that he came home so early."Grandpa, why did you come home so early?" I asked him and I sat on the sofa. I wiped a little of the sweat on my forehead."I'll put it in storage first, son." Papa Elias said goodbye to me and walked to the storage room.Our house is not the typical Wysterian style. It's the same as our house in the Philippines. Grandpa did this on purpose because he thought I wasn't used to the Wysteria house. I prefer it this way too. I grew up in this kind of lifestyle and even though the house in Wysteria is fine for me, the house I'm used to is still fine for me."Sentinels came and they almost saw me. It seems that the king knows that I'm with you, Apo, so now I'm focused on the search." Grandpa promised. Grandpa is smart and he knows things