The Beauty And The Wolf - Chapter 179

Back in the cave.

Ivy and Sabrina have both awakened from their slumber. They engage in conversation right away after making sure that Edward is already out of danger.

“I was worried about you and Edward. When I instructed the guardian to locate you, he couldn’t find you at your place in the forest. Thank God, he found you and Edward here,” Sabrina said cheerfully.

Ivy bit her lip. “That evil witch lured us here…” she said sadly.

“But why did you come here willingly?” Sabrina asked.

“She went to our place and told us that our father is dying, so we came here without thinking much about our safety. When we arrived here, our father was already on the verge of dying. We were able to say goodbye to each other before he passed away. Then when we were in the process of saving our father and transferring some of our strength and power to him, that was the moment the witch took advantage of our situation and put us to sleep…” Ivy explained.

“Oh, I’m sorry for your loss. It must be very hard for you and Edward. Your reunion with your father ended in a tragedy,” Sabrina said sadly while rubbing her friend’s back, sympathizing with her sad flight.

Ivy breathed deeply, her eyes filled with gloom.

“So, where is your father? And the witch?” Sabrina asked.

Ivy pointed her hand at the ashes on the ground next to the burial ground of her father. “That ash was the remnants of the witch, and that recently dug earth you see on the ground was my father’s final resting place,” she answered.

“Oh… so you managed to kill and burn the witch to ashes! Amazing!” Sabrina clapped her hands in glee.

Ivy nodded her head. “Yeah. So many things happened today. The death of my father and the death of the witch is the culmination of all! I don’t know if I should feel happy first for successfully killing the witch or feel sad for losing my father. My emotion is in a shambles right now. I don’t know what to feel anymore,” she said, sighing deeply.

“Sorry about that, friend. Give yourself enough time to recover and heal,” Sabrina said. “Don’t worry, wherever your father’s soul is right now, I’m sure he is happy knowing that before he passes away he was able to reunite with his children for the last time,” she said reassuringly, consoling her friend the best way she could.

“Thank you so much friend for coming over to rescue my brother. You save his life once again. I would also like to give my heartfelt gratitude to the guardian who came just in time to save us from the witch, or else, my brother won’t be able to survive to this day,” Ivy said.

“Ah, the guardian, he will come back soon. He was just exploring the cave, getting rid of the dangers lurking in the dark,” Sabrina replied. “Do you want to stay here longer or go back to your place in the forest?” she asked.

“I prefer to go back to our place in the forest. I can’t stay much longer in this place, everything here suffocates me and reminds me of that evil witch!” Ivy said angrily.

“I understand because this is the despicable witch’s place,” Sabrina spoke. “How about your father’s remains?” she inquired.

“After Edward’s full recovery, we shall return here to relocate our father’s corpse and bury him near our place so that we can visit him more often. In that way we feel closer together as a family, even if he’s no longer in this world,” Ivy responded, her voice breaking.

“Okay, let’s wait for the guardian’s return. I’ll tell him about your decision,” Sabrina said.

The women went to Edward’s side and checked his pulse including his breathing, they were happy that his vital signs were already normal.

“Now, let’s wait for him to wake up,” Sabrina stated.

Half an hour later.

The guardian finally returned and looked at the ladies. “Is everything okay here -?” he inquired.

“Yes!” the ladies replied in unison.

“Everything is fine. Edward’s body was already showing signs of rapid recovery. Ivy wants to go back to her place in the forest,” Sabrina said.

“No problem,” Dimitri spoke. He went to Edward’s side and touched the unconscious guy’s right arm. “Let’s go!” he said.

The women nodded their heads.

The four vanished from the cave in the blink of an eye.

A few minutes later, the four landed inside Ivy’s home.

Ivy and Sabrina placed the mattress on the floor.

Dimitri settled Edward comfortably on the mat.

Ivy looked at her savior. “Guardian, thank you so much for coming to our rescue. We owe you our life,” she said, feeling grateful for his help.

“Don’t mention it,” Dimitri replied. “If you need anything, just find me outside,” he said and exited the door.

The women lowered themselves to the floor and started another round of conversation.

“Tell me what happened to you after I failed to return to the Portwell Mansion?” Ivy asked.

Sabrina took a deep breath. “A lot of things happened to me, I’ll tell you everything…” she said and began her narration.

…

Back at Laswich Mountain.

Azere was standing beside the window looking outside. She was wondering why Sabrina hasn’t returned yet? It’s already late in the afternoon.

She hoped that the person named Edward was already saved by Sabrina’s blood. She didn’t even know that Sabrina has miraculous blood that can save a dying person’s life. That’s quite a revelation to her!

Sabrina has yet to tell them everything that happened to her and Rhett during their disappearance from the cave.

Olga exited her room and went to Azere’s side. “Still worrying about your charge?” she asked.

“Yeah, I can’t help it,” Azere answered.

“I’m going to the garden to water the plants,” Olga said.

“Go ahead, I’ll follow soon,” Azere replied.

A few minutes later, still no sign of Sabrina, Azere finally left the window and joined Azere in the vegetable garden.

Meanwhile…

Back in the forest at Azere’s hut.

The men just came from the stream. They were able to catch some fish and shrimp there.

Edmund looked at his brother. “No need to help me in preparing our dinner if you are not in the mood. I can manage the cooking alone,” he said.

“Thank you, bro,” Rhett said gloomily and left the kitchen. He stationed himself outside the house, sitting on the same spot where he and Sabrina used to sit together to watch the moon and stars in the sky every night.

He remembered their happy moments together, their sweet promises to each other. But now, Sabrina left him to deal with the pain alone.

There are so many questions running in his head right now that need answers. But if Sabrina can no longer return to her side at the current times, he’s willing to wait fifty years for her return.

Deep inside, he’s still feeling optimistic that Sabrina will visit the hut anytime soon. He doesn’t mind waiting, he’s willing to stay for one week, two weeks, or even several months in this place just to wait for her return.

He was sighing heavily. His heart is breaking painfully due to the extreme longing that he felt for Sabrina, he missed her so badly!

‘My love, please come back to me! Stop torturing me this way!’ he said agonizingly.

Meanwhile…

At Ivy’s place.

Sabrina and Ivy were currently eating the ripe bananas and papayas that Dimitri managed to find in the forest.

One hour ago, Edward finally woke up. Before he went back to sleep, he thanked the guardian and Sabrina for saving his life.

Ivy looked at her friend. “After fifty years… promise me that you will visit me here, okay?”

Sabrina smiled brightly. “I will!” she said. “Many things will happen in fifty years. I wonder what will happen to you during my absence? I think you are already married during that time and taking care of your grandchildren,” she joked.

Ivy smiled in amusement. “No, I think that won’t happen to me. I don’t believe in love and meeting your soulmate. Such a thing doesn’t exist in my vocabulary, only humans are entitled to those things you mentioned,” she said, shaking her head firmly.

“Never say never!” Sabrina giggled.

“Okay, fine, as you wish. Let’s finish eating this ripe papaya, then boil the ripe banana afterward,” Ivy said.

Sabrina looked at her friend happily. “I’m glad that the moment the witch died in your hands, you were also freed from her curse. The witch’s monstrosity ended with her death. Hooray! You’re finally free from the curse! I’m so happy for you, my friend!” Sabrina gushes, she hugs Ivy happily.

Ivy smiled brightly. “Honestly, I’m beyond elation. From now on, my brother and I will start a brand new life together,” she said excitedly.

The two women continue to engage in animated chatter, making the best out of their time together.

Two hours later.

Dimitri and Sabrina finally bid goodbye to Ivy.

“I’m going to miss you terribly, friend,” Sabrina said, misty-eyed.

“Me too, take care of yourself,” Ivy replied, sporting a bright smile on her face.

The two women hugged each other one last time.

A few minutes later.

Dimitri and Sabrina vanished from the area.

Ivy went to her brother’s side and covered his body with the blanket. Then she went outside to gather firewood from the woods nearby.

Back in Laswich Mountain.

After depositing Sabrina safely in the house, Dimitri disappeared from the women’s sight.

“How’s Edward?” Azere asked as they settled in the living room.

Sabrina lowered herself to the sofa. “Edward is recovering well, Grandma,” she replied.

“Good. Can you tell us about your friends? Also include all the details of the day you and Rhett vanished from the cave. What happened after you left the cave? And tell us how Amara betrayed you and Rhett?” Azere asked, wanting to know everything.

Olga was silent the whole time, letting Azere do all the talking for the two of them.

Sabrina released a deep sigh. “Alright, I’ll tell you everything…” she said.. She took a deep breath then started her narration.