The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 114

~Hillsraine Grove~

One hour after breakfast.

Leera and Allan were relaxing on the terrace that was adjacent to their room, enjoying the morning sunshine.

Allan noticed that his wife was looking at him wearing a big smile on her face. “Wife, why are you smiling? Can you tell me why?” he asked.

“Of course!” Leera planted a kiss on his cheek. “Congratulation husband, I’m pregnant! You’re becoming a father soon!” she said, beaming brightly.

Allan’s eyes widened in happiness. “Wow! That’s good news indeed! I’m very excited to hold our tiny baby in my hands!” he said jovially.

“That will be after nine months after I give birth, husband,” Leera said, amused.

“I can’t wait!” Allan draped his arms around his wife, embracing her lovingly.

The couple enjoyed the morning sunshine until 9:00 in the morning. Then they retreated to the room after the sun rays is getting hotter on the terrace.

They lie down in the bed and discuss the perfect name for their firstborn.

Just like any other expectant couple, the wonderful thoughts of their first child excite them. The couple was having a good talking about their baby all day long while cuddling in the bed.

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~Laswich Mountain~

Olga visited her friend in the Laswich Mountain, she brought some poultry with her.

“Thank you for the chicken!” Azere said as she accepted the two live chickens, their feet were bound by a rope, she put them on the ground.

“How are you doing here? Alone on your own?” Olga asked.

“Just fine,” Azere replied with a sigh.

“Good. By the way, I made some investigation about the disappearance of Sabrina, Rhett and Amara in the cave…”

“What did you discovered? Tell me!” Azere asked eagerly.

“I went to the Golden Peak Valley to check on the wolf’s family, hoping that I will see Sabrina and Rhett there, but sadly, they weren’t there. I heard from their conversation that when Rhett’s older brother went back to the cave for a visit, he found out that the cave was already abandoned. It seemed Rhett’s family also has no idea what truly happened to the three occupants of the cave,” Olga explained.

Azere’s brow knitted together. “Where could they be? And who is that person powerful enough to get the ladies out of the cave severing the curse in the process?”

“That’s one question that will remain a mystery until we find at least one of them alive,” Olga replied. “Don’t worry I’ll keep investigating the incident in the cave during my free time,” she added.

“Please do that,” Azere said gloomily, feeling sad that she can no longer spend her time finding Sabrina’s whereabouts ever since she activated the Time Loop.

“By the way, how’s the first victim of the Time Loop? How is he cooping?” Olga asked.

“Every time he comes here – we always treated each other with animosity. Nothing change, things will stay like this for a while until a miracle will arrive,” Azere responded.

Olga took a deep breath. “A miracle will happen soon!” she said confidently.

“I hope so,” Azere murmured.

“The witches in the White Coven castle didn’t attempt to launch an attack here?” Olga inquired.

“No, they will be stupid if they do that after they discovered what happened to that guy. So from now on, no one would try to destroy this place. But if somebody is crazy enough and would attempt to do so, then he or she is very unlucky,” Azere said, sporting a subdued expression on her face.

“Okay, you take care of yourself. I’ll visit you once in a while. I will rush here right away if I got news about Sabrina, Rhett, and Amara,” Olga said, rising to her feet.

“Bye friend, thanks for the chicken,” Azere said.

“Don’t mention it!” Olga responded and vanished from the place.

Azere picked up the chicken and stood up, she left the garden and went back to the house to dress the chicken for dinner.

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~Portwell Mansion~

One week later.

Lady Helen’s carriage arrived and parked in the pathway leading to the entrance of the mansion.

Cornelia was already waiting for her mistress outside the house.

Lady Helen exited the carriage and walked casually towards the entrance.

“My lady, welcome back!” Cornelia said.

“How’s everything here?” Helen inquired.

“Everything is going well, my lady!” Cornelia replied cheerfully.

“Great! So, how’s Amber?” Helen asked.

“Something interesting happened to her lately,” Cornelia answered.

Helen halted in her tracks. Her brows knitted together. “Good or bad?”

“Um… both good and bad,” Cornelia responded.

“Really-? Alright, let me go to my room first and check on Amber later,” Helen said.

The women climbed the stairs and went to Helen’s room to continue their conversation.

Inside the room.

Helen entered the bathroom and changed her clothes while Cornelia went to the window and gazed at the view outside.

A few minutes later.

Helen exited the bathroom, went to the dresser table, and styled her hair in a messy bun. Then she looked at her nanny. “So, tell me what happened to Amber?” she asked curiously.

Cornelia left the window and lowered herself on the chair facing her mistress. “The hideous look on her face was gone…” she said.

Helen’s eyes widened in surprise. “Really-?”

“Yes!”

“Wow, that’s fantastic! I’m happy for the girl!” Helen said thoughtfully. “And the bad news-?”

Cornelia released a deep sigh and said, “All her hair turned white!”

“Whaaaaaat-!? Is Amber turning into an old woman soon?” Helen’s eyes widened in shock. “Are you sure?”

Cornelia sighed. “I’m not joking, my lady. That’s the truth!”

Helen stared at her reflection in the mirror for a few minutes, a deep frown appeared on her face. She looked at Cornelia again. “Do you think… it has to do with the medallion on her neck? I only saw it once but I never see it again. Amara told me previously that the medallion is powerful and hasn’t fully awakened yet, it once turned her into a pink rabbit…”

“That might be the case, my lady!” Cornelia agreed with her mistress’s theory. “But I was able to make a quick solution to Amber’s problem. I bought a black wig for Amber to wear over her white hair. Since she’s no longer looking like a monster, I allowed her to leave her room and accompany me in my daily routine so that she won’t be bored in her room. I hope you don’t mind, my lady,” she said.

“No problem, just make sure she won’t leave the mansion, or else she might get lost outside and we’ll have a hard time looking for her. Her life might be in danger especially that she doesn’t know yet how to use the full power of the medallion,” Helen stated.

“Noted, my lady!” Cornelia said.

Helen stood up. “Let’s go to Amber’s room. I want to see her white hair,” she said and walked towards the door.

The two women exited the door and went to Amber’s room located at the end of the hallway.

Cornelia produced the key from the pocket of her skirt and inserted it on the padlock.

The door opened and the women entered inside.

They waited for a few minutes because Amber was inside the toilet.

When Amber exited the toilet…

Shocked, Helen quickly covered her mouth with her hands while staring at Amber’s white hair.

Amber smiled at the kind woman and conveyed her greetings, “Good afternoon, my lady!”

Helen smiled. “How are you, dear?” she asked.

Amber smiled brightly and replied, “I’m fine, thank you.”

Helen went to Amber’s side and ran her fingers on her white hair. “Wear your wig, dear. We’ll tour around the property,” she said.

“Okay, thank you, my lady!” Amber said excitedly.

Cornelia looked at Amber and said, “We’ll wait for you in the living room downstairs.”

“Yes, Aunt!” Amber said and rushed to the cabinet to get her black wig while Helen and Cornelia exited the room.

While walking in the hallway.

Helen looked at Cornelia. “Why do I have a feeling that Amber won’t stay with us for a long time?”

“That’s what I’m also thinking in my head in the past few days,” Cornelia said.

Helen descended the staircase followed by Cornelia.

The women settled on the couch while waiting for Amber.

Ten minutes later.

Amber descended the stairs.

Helen looked at Amber walking down the stairs. “Wow, she look so pretty in her black wig!” she gushes.

“Indeed, she is!” Cornelia agreed.

When Amber’s feet landed on the floor, the women proceed outside the house and boarded the carriage.

They started their tour around the property.

While the carriage was moving, Helen was studying Amber’s profile silently.

“Dear, do you want to go with me to the capital for a one week visit?” Helen asked.

Amber looked at Helen then at Cornelia. “Um, I dunno…” she answered honestly. She doesn’t know how to answer the lady’s offer.

Helen looked at Cornelia. “I’ll take Amber to the capital with me for one week so that she can see how big the capital is,” she said.

“No problem, my lady!” Cornelia replied.

Helen looked at Amber and said, “Your Aunt already said yes… so, you will go with me.”

“Yes, my lady,” Amber responded with a smile. Although she’s excited to see the capital, she can’t help but feel worried because it’s a whole new environment for her. She might make a fool of herself there. She doesn’t want to bring shame to Lady Helen. She felt restless all of a sudden.

Helen looked at her and asked, “Why are you looking anxious, dear?”

“My lady, are you sure that you want to bring me with you to the capital?” Amber asked.

“Yeah, absolutely. Don’t worry, it’s just for one week, and after that I’ll bring you back here to your aunt,” Helen responded.

“Okay, my lady,” Amber replied and shifted her attention to the view outside the window.

Helen and Cornelia engaged in a lively conversation, discussing the current condition of the property.