We came to a snow-covered house after only a few minutes of walking through the frozen wilderness. Calix and I both came to a halt as soon as I stopped walking. "I don't think we should go there," I said coldly, because we didn't know anyone who lives there. Nobody should know where Mino and I are right now because the other kingdom is after us."Chill princess, that's my place," Calix replied nonchalantly, and I nodded. As we approached the medium-sized house, I remarked, "Why do you have a house here in this cold dead forest?" "Because I am cold and dead as well," he replied figuratively, and I simply looked down in response to what he said. I realized he was referring to our past. I was the only one who caused him so much pain that he lost the cheerful Calix I knew.We entered a few minutes later, and it was noticeable that this house had not been deserted because there were still a few candles blazing. He carefully placed the unconscious Mino on the bed, and I instantly looked at

I looked several times to the map I was holding, which Calix had placed in the pocket of the clothes he had given us. It's a lengthy cloak that covers our entire body, with a large hood to conceal our heads and cover up our faces. I simply wrapped my face with a red handkerchief. Even if they don't complement the color of my attire, they're sufficient to conceal my identity.The mortal behind me is dressed similarly to me. When I looked at the map again, I realized we only needed to walk straight down the icy path we were on. The Goddess is reclaiming her throne in the sky, and I have no desire to be invaded by darkness in this forest. I could clearly see the large trees covered in ice, and the grass and flowers have turned white due to the snow.Despite their pitiful appearance, these are trees and plants that have thrived in this climate. They will perish unless they grow in this harsh cold. I could see the houses a few miles away, but Mino and I both came to a halt when we heard th

Vreihya's P.O.VI felt how chilly it is right now. I despise sleeping in a cold room. Is the child okay, by the way? Are his wounds healed? Am I still alive? Did I handle it all? I'm not sure why I felt tears stream from my closed eyes. I sensed the cold as it flowed because of the frigid temperature. Did I do enough to atone for my cruelty towards him?Am I a horrible princess for injuring an innocent child? Can Mino forgive me? My thoughts caused me to sob uncontrollably. Is it true that I'm a bad princess? Is the kid going to forgive me because I know he is now terrified of me? My thoughts are consumed by the little wolf's blue and mournful eyes."I am so... sorry; please forgive me!" I wailed as my tears fell quicker and I began to embrace myself due to the cold. "Vreihya?" I heard a concerned voice over my head that was on top of a soft pillow. Why does his voice seem so gentle? Shouldn't he avoid talking to me because he despises me?"I'm so sorry!" I exclaimed weakly, a little

Vreihya's P.O.VWhen I realized I was the only one on the bed, I clutched the thick blanket tightly. The knowledge that I was alone simply contributed to the chill of the surroundings. I gently opened my eyes and sat up from my resting position.I slowly saw Mino standing close to the table as I rubbed my eyes and awoke my spirit. While the child sleeps soundly on his shoulder, I glimpse at his muscular back. I'm not sure why I smiled after seeing what I saw.I noticed him softly caress the back of the child clothed in thick clothes as he faced me. "What happened?" I inquired as soon as our gazes met. "He's having nightmares, so I brought him to sleep," he explained as he carefully swung his body to put the child to slumber.I got out of bed and wrapped the thick blanket around myself since I didn't want to feel the cold on my back. While I was searching for thicker clothing, another thought occurred to me. "We need to get out of here; we can't stay here for too long or they'll locate

Vreihya's P.O.VThe five quickly surrounded me, while their comrade who had been tossed before was unconscious. The man behind me couldn't take it anymore and lunged at me, which I evaded, while the man in front of me also charged. That appeared to be a signal to them all, so they all attacked at the same time.I promptly used my speed and vanished in the center of them all, at the same time, elbowing the one and knocking him down. The four quickly turned to face me, still taken aback by my quickness. One of them jumped at my side, which I quickly evaded by kicking his left leg, knocking him down.I took an immediate stride to the right because I sensed a someone attacking from behind me. I charged at him, twisting his hand with the dagger that fractured his bones. He shrieked and fell to his knees, so I slammed my knee into his chest as hard as I could. I could hear his chest bones cracking again."ENTRANTE! JUST FREAKING DIE!" their leader, the one with the raspy voice, yelled at me