There is no more seductive illusion than the belief that man can control time. That every wrong decision can be corrected and every scar healed with a second chance. It's just like the most tempting offer, one with no option of refusal, and Rowena chose it without the slightest hesitation.Her firm resolve and unwavering faith had become Rowena's foundation. She would allow no doubt to shake her, for that was the only way she could make everything right.Rowena steeled her heart. She closed her eyes and took a step forward. She entered the time portal and the magic led her through space and time.Everything swirled around Rowena. Different memories and recollections accompanied her journey through time. There were wounds that needed healing, words that needed to be corrected, and opportunities that could not be wasted. The hope that every bitter experience could be softened and every uncertain path taken could be replaced with a better choice drove her to conquer time.Rowena sank dee
Rowena seemed to be dreaming. Maybe she was already dead and in heaven. After Ivan's death, she had thought there was no more beauty in the world. Not until today, when she held a tiny, beautiful baby in her arms.Rowena was stunned. For a few moments she could only sit in silence, her eyes unblinking. She kept staring at the little princess, who occasionally squirmed in her embrace.A whirlwind of emotions swirled in Rowena's chest. There was a joy in her heart that she had never thought possible. She could feel happiness again. She still could, and it was all because of the Princess."Oh, God," Rowena whispered, her voice trembling with overwhelming happiness. She blinked and a single tear of joy rolled down her cheek. "We've finally met, my love."Rowena took a deep breath, then smiled tenderly as she caressed the baby. Her trembling hands, still in disbelief, traced the baby's soft cheek with the utmost care and gentleness. She was startled by the sensation that flowed through her
Rowena strove to fulfill her new role as a mother. Not only was she fulfilling her promise to Ivan to take care of her baby as best she could, but her natural instincts, beyond reason, compelled her to do so because she truly wanted to. She wanted the best for her daughter.A new phase in Rowena's life had begun. The love that grew naturally guided and taught her many things. Every day offered lessons she had never encountered before, and every second spent with her daughter offered new, amazing experiences. All the tiredness, worries and doubts that had once plagued her slowly faded away until they disappeared altogether.Rowena felt happier and happier as time went on. Now there was no pallor on her lips, no dullness in her eyes, and no heaviness in her steps. She was full of energy, and flowers bloomed in her heart as she realized that the baby felt the same way.The baby couldn't speak yet, but Rowena could feel it clearly. Every laugh, every wiggle, every look from the baby conve
A commotion broke out in the Amerotha Forest. The reason was that Addy Roberto Munest, a forest ranger, had found a baby girl during his morning patrol. The baby was wrapped in a thick blanket and lying in the dense undergrowth, as if abandoned without a trace.With great caution, Addy crouched down and examined the surroundings, trying to find any clues as to who might have left such a small baby in the Amerotha forest. But he found nothing.Addy had no choice. He couldn't leave the baby alone in the forest. His plan was to take the baby to the forest office and let those with more authority take action.Unfortunately, all those plans were shattered the moment Addy reached out and held the baby. A warmth spread through his body and he felt an alien pulse in his heart. He couldn't breathe, the air was trapped in his chest, and when he forced himself to breathe, he inhaled the baby's scent as well.Addy smiled broadly with tears in his eyes. It was then that he realized he had fallen i
This time ….In the briefest of moments, the only thing that crossed Vione's mind was to return to the Amerotha Forest. She wanted to escape all the pain that now bound her body. She was suffering, and for reasons she couldn't understand, she was sure her torment would be eased there.Vione remembered years ago, when she was little and often accompanied Addy and Hilary on patrols, there was always a sense of peace that accompanied her there. She felt like she was supposed to be there. She felt like she was coming home.But life went on. Vione could no longer accompany Addy and Hilary on their patrols in the Amerotha Forest. She had a job, and gradually that feeling was pushed aside.Strangely, a sudden longing arose. As her body was covered in wounds and blood continued to flow, Vione remembered those times. It was pleasant, and one unforgettable memory was when she and Usher roamed the Amerotha Forest.Vione would never forget that day. A quiet and soothing day. It was just her and U
The situation was indeed chaotic, but the most important thing was that the warriors of the Nimbria Pack had been pushed back. Frostholm Palace was safe.Cora took a deep breath. She couldn't imagine what might have happened if Garth and the others hadn't arrived in time. Something terrible might have happened, and she might not have been able to carry out Usher's orders."It seems that something happened to us. Do you think so?"Cora was startled and turned to see Garth approaching. "What do you mean?""I'm sure you felt the strangeness during the battle," Garth said, sitting next to Cora. He briefly assessed Cora's condition. "Didn't you?"Cora took a deep breath and leaned back. "At first I sensed something strange when I saw Berg and the guards retreating. It was highly unlikely that Berg would do that. He wouldn't retreat and would defend the perimeter as best he could, but that's exactly what happened." She paused, as if remembering the battle vividly. "Then I realized there mig
Rowena did not like the feeling she had this morning. It started the moment she woke up and felt the unusual signs that nature was showing her. She tried to dismiss it, to tell herself it was just a change in the weather, but she couldn't. Everything felt too real, haunting her relentlessly.The air felt different, heavier than usual, making it hard for Rowena to breathe. The sunlight that usually slipped gently through the cracks in the windows and vents was blocked by dark clouds hanging low in the sky.It wasn't a sign of rain. Rowena knew that. No rain clouds would ever carry the tension she felt now. Even the wind couldn't stir those clouds, blowing instead a chill that pierced her bones and touched her skin with an unfamiliar bitterness.It was then that Rowena noticed the trees standing still in unison. The leaves that usually rustled were still. And the birds that usually brightened the morning with their cheerful songs and fluttering wings had suddenly fallen silent, hiding i
Rowena thought there was no point in hiding what was already so clear. Her spontaneous and natural reaction had probably already given Usher a clue. She was sure it wasn't difficult for him to figure it out, and her assumption was met only with curiosity. Usher didn't seem surprised by the question and that made her wonder even more.On the other hand, Usher was convinced that he had just realized it when he saw Rowena arrive with such overwhelming concern. It made no sense for Rowena to be so worried about Vione unless there was something going on between them. Even if Rowena was the kindest witch in the world and cared deeply for the Frostholm Pack, there was no reason for her to feel such deep sorrow upon hearing of Vione's critical condition. Besides, Usher couldn't ignore Rowena's disheveled state. She had completely neglected her own well-being as she rushed to the palace.Strangely, a part of Usher felt that he had known this for a long time. He didn't know exactly when, but he