Se connecterBy morning, Kael had made a decision. He needed answers about Aria. Her strange abilities and visions were becoming too frequent. And now, a cloaked figure had appeared in her dream. There were too many unanswered questions.So Kael sent for the Seer.The old blind woman arrived before midday. She entered the Alpha's study quietly, carrying a small wooden box. Aria watched the Seer carefully."You're the Seer."The old woman nodded slowly."I am.""You've seen me before.""Yes."Aria frowned as she looked at the woman."Do you know what is happening to me?"The old woman's expression remained unreadable."I know something has begun.""That's not an answer to her question," Kael replied, staring at the Seer."But it is the truth," the old woman said before placing her wooden box on the table."Can you help her?" Kael asked quietly.Aria looked at him before returning her attention to the Seer."I can try to show her what lies beyond what she can currently see," the old woman said, look
The fire festival had ended, but Aria's happiness remained with her. For the first time in a long while, she went to sleep without feeling completely alone.She thought about the children who had danced with her, the hospitality from the people of the pack, the lights, the music, Nerissa's cheers, the videos Pria had taken of her, and Kael watching her from across the festival grounds.A small smile crossed Aria's lips.She had had more fun that day than she had in a long time. She knew she was beginning to find a place in Valthera. Within a few seconds, Aria had already drifted to sleep.Suddenly, Aria felt something cold dripping onto her skin. She opened her eyes instantly.There was darkness everywhere. Her bare feet touched the cold ground.“Hello?” Aria called out as she looked around.Her voice echoed through the cold room. She took a cautious step forward, trying to find her way out of the darkness. A faint red light appeared in the distance. A figure stood there. Aria stopped
The next morning, the festival kicked off fully. Colorful fabrics hung between the houses, music blasted from the speakers, and the smell of roasted meat and freshly prepared food filled the air. Children ran through the streets laughing, warriors decorated the training grounds, and families gathered in their finest clothes.By midday, the festival was in full swing.Aria, Pria, and Nerissa had bloated stomachs. They had been fed to the brim by the old women in Valthera. They walked beside each other through the crowded streets.Initially, Aria felt nervous as people watched her and a few whispered. But as she walked with Pria and Nerissa, there were fewer suspicious looks than before. Many people greeted her, and some offered her food, which she ate heartily.“Enjoy yourself,” an old man had said to her when his wife gave Aria a large chunk of roasted meat.Aria smiled as she took it from the old woman.“Thank you, ma,” she replied.A group of playful children ran past Aria. One of t
For the first time in several days, Aria felt alive.The recent tension surrounding her had slowly begun to fade. Nerissa and Pria had informed her about the annual Fire Festival and for the first time in what felt like forever, Aria was looking forward to something.That evening, Aria looked out from the balcony at the bustling city below. Lanterns hung from the trees, and music filled the air as members of Valthera gathered together. Long tables were covered with food and drinks.“Aria!” Pria called out.Aria turned towards Pria.“Hi, Pria.”“How are you doing, Aria?”“I’m fine. Just resting.”“Okay. Aren’t you going to the festival?” Pria asked.“Ummm, I don’t know, Pria. I don’t want eyes following me.”“There are no eyes following you, Aria. It’s not your fault you have no scent. You have to live and experience life.”Aria sighed deeply before walking with Pria.Pria led Aria into the pack square, where the ceremony was being held. Nerissa stood beside Kael, laughing as she watch
Aria woke before sunrise. She sat upright in her bed, breathing heavily. Something was wrong. She was sweating profusely, and for several seconds, she couldn't understand why she had awakened suddenly.Then she heard it."Should I tell the Luna? I don't know how she will take it."Aria froze. She looked around the room. Everywhere was dark, and she couldn't see anything, but she knew she had heard a voice, loud and clear. The voice didn't come from outside; it had come from inside her head.Aria immediately got out of bed."Hello, is anyone there?" she asked as she searched for the light switch.She immediately turned on the light in the room. There was no one in the room. Aria frowned slightly as she looked around again.Maybe she had been dreaming.Then she heard it again."How do I tell her?"Aria immediately walked towards the door and opened it. No one was in the corridor. Aria's brows furrowed in confusion. She gently closed her door and began walking towards the staircase. When
Aria had actually thought that Princess Nerissa’s visit would last only a few days. However, Princess Nerissa remained in Valthera, and somehow, the two women became friends. Aria didn’t know how it happened; they simply clicked naturally.Nerissa had never, for one day, treated Aria like an outsider, even after Kael told her that Aria was scentless because she didn’t have a wolf. Nerissa never asked her invasive questions about her survival or treated her differently because she had no scent. Nerissa simply treated Aria like a person.Nerissa visited her in the pack’s hospital, where Aria helped with checking the patients’ health statuses and chatting with them.One afternoon, after Aria had finished her afternoon checkup rounds, Nerissa visited her with a box of food that she had asked the palace servants to prepare for the two of them.“You know,” Nerissa said, “I think you are the first person I have met who doesn’t know how famous Kael is.”Aria laughed softly.“Isn’t being an Al







