(Migumi’s POV)I stood on the platform beside Aiden, my silver-white gown gleaming under the lights. Yet, the warmth and pride I have felt moments ago has been replaced by a cold dread.It’s ironic how the same people who were admiring me earlier are throwing insults and mockery right now. It’s really amazing how they could easily change their heart on someone depending on how that majority feels.They are not even giving me a chance to defend myself. It's as if they’ve already made up their mind that I’m indeed the source of the plague.These people would rather choose to believe a stranger who suddenly showed up to blame me for everything than hear my explanation.The same people I saved with my blood are attacking me right now.The servant’s accusation still hangs in the air, its venomous words echoing in my mind. The crowd's eyes bore into me, their expressions a mix of confusion, fear, and anger. I could see the seeds of doubt taking root, spreading like wildfire through the room
(Migumi’s POV)Suddenly, a familiar female voice rang out, sharp and venomous, cutting through the silent murmuring of the crowd. "She is the one who brought this plague upon us!" Dianne shouted, her finger pointing directly at me. "The bringer of calamity! How can we accept her as our Luna Queen?"Aiden’s grip on my wrist tightened, putting me behind his back, as if to protect me from an incoming storm. I held into his hand as the crowd divided from their different points of view.They started fighting with each other, one half defending my side, the other casting me away.I don't know how Dianne did it, but the crowd, swayed by fear and anger, began to murmur in agreement. The joyous celebration quickly turned into a scene of chaos. Eyes that once admired me now glared with suspicion and fear.Aiden’s expression hardened, his hand instinctively reaching for mine. He squeezed it reassuringly, while I glared at Dianne. The audacity of this woman to walk here by herself.She has no sha
(Migumi’s POV)It’s been a week since I left the palace. I didn't want Aiden to trace me, that's why I decided to walk on foot. I’m not sure how long it will take me to cross this forest before I reach my destination.The forest is silent except for the soft rustling of leaves as I make my way through the dark woods. The moonlight serves as my only source of light.As I walked, the distant rumble of thunder reached my ears. There must be a storm coming.“We should find shelter,” my wolf spoke in my mind, her voice a soothing presence that comforted my loneliness. “There's a cave nearby, just ahead. It will keep us dry until the storm passes.”I nodded to myself, grateful for Nyx's guidance. Seriously, I don't know what I’d do without her. Leaving wasn't my favorite choice, but I had to do it. To be honest, I’m still feeling guilty about leaving Aiden, but it was for the best. I’m doing this for him and the Kingdom.I quickened my pace, my keen senses guiding me through the underbrush
(Migumi’s POV)I have just finished stoking the fire, its warmth my only assurance that I won't be freezing to death tonight. I pulled my cloak tighter around my shoulders, preparing to settle in for the night.Nyx is silent in my mind, likely sensing my weariness after the long day’s journey.She must be tired, too. She didn't stop amplifying our senses just to make sure that no rogues will come our way to attack. Who knows how many of them are lurking in the shadows? I can't say for sure how many of them want a dead moon wolf for dinner.Just as I was about to lie down, a rustling noise came from the bushes near the cave's entrance. My eyes snapped open in an instant, my hand instinctively reaching for the dagger I kept close. I sat up, every muscle in my body tensed with alertness."Who's there?" I called out, my voice firm, cutting through the noise of the storm. "Come out now, or I’ll come to you."The bushes rustled again, and my grip on my dagger tightened. But instead of an en
(Migumi’s POV)I crouched low, my eyes locked on the deer grazing a short distance away. Beside me, Georgie mimicked my movements, his small frame tensed with excitement. I have spent the last few days teaching him the ways of the wild, and he is proving to be a quick learner."Remember what I taught you," I whispered, my voice barely audible. "Stay quiet, and wait for the right moment."Georgie nodded, his eyes wide with concentration. He clutched the small bow and arrow I had fashioned for him, his hands trembling slightly with the thrill of the hunt. I could see the determination in his eyes, a reflection of my own when I was just starting to learn how to hunt.The deer lifted its head, its ears twitching as it sensed something in the air. I held my breath, signaling Georgie to stay still. After a moment, the deer returned to its grazing, oblivious to our pair watching from the shadows."Now," I murmured.Georgie pulled back the bowstring, aiming carefully. He released the arrow, a
(Migumi’s POV)My heart felt like a rock the entire time I was trudging through the dense forest, my thoughts are consumed by the memory of Georgie’s tear-streaked face. Leaving him behind must have been one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, but I knew it was necessary. I can't risk dragging the boy with me into this deadly fate that awaits me. Even now, my heart is still hurting with the guilt of abandoning him.“Georgie is a smart boy, Migumi. He will find his way back. Don't worry too much,” my wolf assured inside my head.I heaved a deep sigh.Ever since Nyx told me about what she sensed, a place that I must go first before proceeding to Alpha Cyrus’s pack, I couldn't think of anything else but going thereI knew that finishing the mission was important.It’s the only way I can go back home when I’m already certain that Aiden and the Kingdom are safe.“I know it’s just…” I paused, trying to find the right words to say.Nyx whimpered slightly. “It’s okay,” she comforted.I
(Migumi’s POV)I stood before the ancient murals, my fingers tracing the intricate carvings that adorned the walls. The symbols aren't just random markings—they were a language, a code waiting to be deciphered.I felt a pulse of energy beneath my fingertips as I touched each one, a subtle hum that resonated with something deep inside me.“These symbols… they’re alive,” I whispered to myself, my voice barely audible in the silence of the ruins.It felt oddly familiar.I know to myself that this is the first time I have seen these symbols, but a part of me seems to understand their meanings.In the corner of the mural, a detailed illustration caught my eye. It depicts a ritual, its steps carefully laid out, requiring specific items that can only be found in the magical forest. They were drawn and I remember encountering some of them on our way here.I studied the illustration, my eyes narrowing as I
(Migumi’s POV)Without warning, the phantom wolf strikes, moving like a shadow as a blur of black lightning streaks across the room. I prepared myself as its glowing eyes embers in the darkness, locked onto me with deadly intent.“I don't want to die, Migumi!” Nyx shouted nervously.The beast lunges into thin air, its jaws snapping shut with a force that could shatter bone.I snarled.“Don't worry. I don't have plans of dying either,” I said as I leaped away from the spot that the phantom wolf had targeted. But to my surprise, its sharp claws caught my arm, shifting me back to my human form.“What happened?!” I frustratingly asked Nyx who seemed just as confused as me.“I… I don't know! I think he has the ability to block your shifting,” she said, making me curse mentally. “I’m sorry, but I think you're going to have to fight it in your human form. Don't worry. I