The ferals retreated the moment that the queen left together with a dire wolf in tow—no, the dire wolf was the one leading her outside the maze-like Great Forest. This very sight left the shadow guards who witnessed such a scene were left in awe saved for the three individuals who knew the implication of what the queen did.
Hestia's gripped on her father's arms tightened considerably. She was recalling the chilling atmosphere she always felt whenever those ruby-red eyes stared at her. Now, Hestia finally understood where that pressure was coming from. Queen Victoria Rozenreff Eckrett was far from the sheltered and feminine ducal daughter that everyone thought. For Hestia, who remembered the burning hatred beneath those deadly eyes, it was truly a mistake for the Imperial family of the Altera Kingdom to take her as an enemy.
Ginu remained immobile.
