Joan's POV I was so delighted when the old man said he knows the herb. “Would you please help me get some sir. It's a must I go back home with it” I asked meekly. The old man stared at me for a while before finally nodding in agreement. “Come with me” He said and started walking away. I followed him happily as he led me into the forest. After walking for ten minutes, our destination didn't seem to be getting any closer. I couldn't resist asking the old man how close we were to getting to the herbs. “Do we still have a long way ahead?” I suddenly asked. He stopped and stared at me. The expression on his face was hard to tell if he was angry or happy I asked the question. “We've been walking for almost ten minutes. I'm getting tired sir..” I mumbled. “ I am way older than you and I'm not even complaining silly. Quit talking and follow me. I'm taking you to my farm” He said and continued walking. I followed him and we continued walking. After what seemed like an eternity, we finally

*Rex's POV*After asking for Joan, she still wasn't showing up. I grew impatient and headed for her room. I knocked and opened the door to see the room was completely silent and empty. “Where is she..” I thought. I shut the door and stared Around for a while thinking about where she could be.i finally realized where she could be and quickly headed there. Reaching my Mother's Quarters, I met Joan sitting and talking with her. “I have been waiting for you. Why are you here” I asked. She didn't reply but kept on staring at me sheepishly. I wondered what was going on in her head. “I asked for her Rex. She couldn't have ignored me and gone to you first” My mother stated. Now I know why she didn't came. I stared back at her and she still wore a faint smile. “You healed me yesterday. I was finally able to take a nap” I said happily. I had only woken up to realize I had a good night sleep. It took me quite a lot of thinking to remember everything that happened last night. I immediately ca

The day was finally subduing and so was the uproar in the kingdom.*Joan's POV *I was in my room laying down and lost in thought when I heard a knock. Reluctantly, I walked to the door and opened it.“Your presence is needed in the living room” The maid on the doorstep said and left almost immediately. “What is going on now..” I thought as I stared in confusion. I shut my door and headed outside. Reaching the living room, I saw tons of people sitting around and chatting. It was the elders of the pack. They all went silent when I walked in. I was asked to sit. Rex was present too and he looked extremely exhausted. He must have been trying to defend me from his toxic elders. “We have heard about what happened and we will like you to let her leave now” One of the elders said. Rex sprang up angrily. “I can never let her go. Not when Jerome is still out there searching for her” He opposed. The elders gasped in shock and murmured amongst themselves. “That is precisely why we're asking h

*Joan's POV*It was finally over. The only obstacle that apparently stood in my way was finally gone. Weeks later, I received news my Aunt was ill and on the verge of death. I went to her quickly. I reached her house to meet her laying there alone and looking pretty sick. “Joan.. I'm glad you came here...” she mumbled as I walked in. “Aunty. How are you” I asked. She smiled and tried to get up. I walked to her and slowly helped her seat. She was silent for a while. It seemed she was trying to catch her breath. “I clearly do not look fine Joan. It's a miracle I can still move my body a bit. I might not make it past another month ” she said softly. I stared at her with remorse, I had completely forgotten what happened between us. “I have no authority but it would really mean everything if you would forgive me for everything I did to you before i finally pass on” she said meekly. I couldn't say anything as tears rolled down my cheeks. It was certain Jerome had tricked her into doing i

A week later, things had gone by and Gwen was still having a wonderful time in her new home. It was morning and Rex could be seen eating on the dinning table with his wife and mother. The three discussed as they ate. *Joan's POV*We were having breakfast and we talked non stop on the table. "Why did Your friend say she didn't want to join us" Rex's mother asked Him, She was talking about Gwen.After Rex had went to her and invited her to the table, She strangely turned it down saying she had to go somewhere early. “She had something important to do. She left very early this morning ” Rex replied. “She did?. What could she probably set out to do this early. Isn't she supposed to stay hidden for the time being” Rex's mother asked. “It must be really important if she left so early..” I finally spoke up. I still couldn't tell what She thought about Gwen after meeting her. Rex's mother who had always been easy to read was quite different last when she met Gwen again.She wore a smile a