I Brought You Frankincense Vine 소설 & 이야기

I tried again. Cedarwood. My shoulders relaxed instantly. “That’s you,” I whispered. I added a trace of spice. Black pepper, just enough to bite. Then something warm. Amber. Not sweet. Just… present. I capped the vial and smelled it. My eyes burned. It wasn’t perfect, but it felt like him standing behind me, one hand on my lower back, steadying me without asking. “Don’t disappear,” I whispered to the empty room. I thought about how far I’d come.

Senna I used to think my brain was a box with a locked lid. I liked the lock because it kept me safe and let me do my work. But tonight, the lock just fell off and everything inside came pouring out. "It is just a ritual blend," I said to the empty infirmary. I was talking to the bowl of herbs on my table. I talk to myself when the room is too quiet. "The pack member asked for it. Cedar, dried petals, and that one special root. It shouldn't smell like this."

Prince Ollivander narrowed his eyes, love or not, he had to make sure. He must find out if That witch girl is Rhysand's weakness. "My Prince, are you okay?" Prince Ollivander turns to look at Caine stiffly "Huh? Yeah-yeah.I'm good, why?" "You were spacing out a few minutes ago" Caine replied with a warm smile. Fane cleared his throat "My Prince have some fresh fruits, it was imported from the east this morning by Andreas" Prince Ollivander gave them a reassuring smile.

That’s it. But God, it’s enough. It’s something. At least she wrote back. At least she unblocked me. I cling to it like a lifeline, staring at the glowing screen until my vision blurs. A soft knock interrupts my spiral. Before I can answer, the door eases open. Ivy steps inside. A vision in silk and perfume, holding a rare bottle of red cabernet like it’s her passport back into my life. “Ivy…” My throat tightens.

She really hoped they were doing well without her. Taking a step further, the scent of the candle flooded into her nostrils. Frankincense. Zezi took in a deep breath, trying to shut all the peaceful memories that came with that scent away. It was just the one she liked and she didn't want to associate this time with the King of her enemies to anything that would mean so much to her heart, more so in a position light. "What for?" The sound of the matchstick as it kissed the wick of the last candle seeped into her ears and the next second, he had put it off.

My eyes dart to Marco, but he almost seems paled by my revelation, as if he has accidentally discovered a terrible secret. Despite my confusion, I didn’t question it too much, as my eyes dart down to look at the ingredients, frowning slightly. “But I’ll need Jade vine, which is a very rare flower. Maybe the princess will have some,” I pack my things, and head out, unable to question Marco’s frozen state.

After they were done, the old witch packed up her things and they all went back to the pack house passing by some guards on patrol. The whole house was quiet, the silence announcing its inhabitants to be asleep. The alpha and his mate escorted Briseis to her own room where she stood in front of the door and handed a plant to both Venkat and Ro. "This is Frankincense, mix it with cumin and burn as incense first thing in the morning. It protects against mind control." She instructed. Then she gave them another plant. "Place this mullein under your pillow, it'll protect you against nightmares and spirits." The old lady added.

And frankincense contained… I looked up at the towering cedar trees in front of me. “Resin,” I murmured. I struck the cedar trunk with my baton until the bark cracked. Sap slowly oozed out, clear and yellowish. I collected it in my palms, and once I had enough, I turned back to Kael. Carefully, I spread the resin over his wound. He groaned immediately, his eyes flashing yellow as he gripped my hand with terrifying strength. It felt like my bones might snap, but I could not stop.

Zion entered with a plate containing frankincense, a woody and spicy fragrance that soothed my soul. "Amari is making lunch for you. She asked me to bring you this," he explained. "You look funny upside down," I joked, attempting to erase his concerned expression. He smiled without teeth and put the fragrance on a small table near my bed. I pushed myself up, holding the table's edge and leaning forward until my face almost touched it. I inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, and allowed the scent to circulate through my lungs. "Thanks, Zion." My voice was hoarse from misuse, and my throat hurt. Even speaking seemed difficult. Zion looked at me with an odd expression as if he wanted to ask me a q

Realizing I need to say something, I decided I would tell him what I was feeling as well. “Alpha Gabriel, walking away is the last thing that I would ever want to do.” I swallowed deep trying to compose myself. “Mine is cedar and pine…” he looked at me confused, drawing his eyebrows together. “A scent has also captivated me as well. It is cedar and pine...” I looked down. “Its source is you, Alpha.”