Olga's eyes widened in shock. "But why?"
Azere shrugged. "I want to travel and visit different places, that's more exciting than being holed up in Laswich Mountain all my life studying spells and what not," she explained.
Olga looked at Azere in a whole new light. Between the two there of them, Azere is the most studious and most devoted to learning new spells every day. She's the most talented one compared to her and Doreen. "Mother won't let you go, I'm sure of that!" she said.
Azere sighed, she shouldn't have told Olga about her plan. She wants to hit her head with the stick right now for revealing her plan. "Please, don't tell Mother about what I have told you today," she requested.
Olga smiled. "As of the moment there is no reason for me to tell Mother about your future plans. But I want to tell you this, I don't think she will set you free. Just my 2 cents worth of opinion."
Azere bit her lip. She owes Mother a lot. She needs to repay her kindness somehow but she already made up her mind, once the curse is gone, she will find a way to get Sabrina out of the cave and they will migrate to the town and live there.
She looked at Olga. "Just don't tell Mother about my plan," she pleaded.
Olga shrugged. "Okay fine, as long you will tell me where you will stay in the town so that I can visit you once in a while. It will be our secret!" she said. Actually, she was happy that Azere is planning to leave and stay in the town. Which means, she's the only apprentice of Mother! That would be nice!
"Do you think the disturbance would come again tonight?" Azere asked, changing the topic.
"Maybe, but I will be on patrol tonight. I want to catch anyone whoever is planning to create havoc in the cave," Olga replied.
"Okay, I'll join you tonight," Azere said.
"That would be great!" Olga spoke. "By the way, where do you think Doreen hides now? I can't find that bitch no matter how hard I try!" she said, her nostrils flaring in anger.
Azere sighed and advised her friend, "Just stop finding her. Learn to forgive and forget what happened in the past so that you can attain peace of mind, just like me," she said.
"No! I will never forgive that bitch! She has to pay dearly for what she had done to us! I will never forgive her till the day I die! Once I find her, I will tear her into a million pieces!" Olga declared vehemently.
Azere was shaking her head, it's so scary watching her friend, consumed with anger and revenge. Until now, she was still unable to comprehend why Doreen have done something so despicable that resulted in people's lives turned upside down.
She was also overwhelmed with rage before, but as years goes by, she learned to control her anger and just focus on the future. If one day, she will meet Doreen, she had no idea how she will react.
Olga stood up. "I'm leaving..." she said.
"Oh, still so early... why don't you stay longer and have dinner with me, just like old times," Azere offered. Now that Olga is slowly turning back to her old self she feels relieved. She missed her old friend, her one and only partner in crime in the past.
"Not now, some other time. See you tonight!" Olga said and vanished from the vegetable garden.
Azere breathed deeply and picked up her basket filled with leafy vegetables, she proceeds towards the hut.
...
Back in the cave.
The couple was arranging the hay beneath the bed.
"If I can leave the cave, I will make us a real bed made of wood," Rhett said.
Sabrina looked at him and said, "If you can leave the cave, you will never come back again..." she stated.
"You're wrong, beauty. I will come back here because of you," he stated.
Sabrina sighed. "Why would you not leave me if you already has the chance to leave the cave?" she asked.
"Because my heart belongs to you. Wherever you are I will follow you. You and I will stay together, forever and ever!" Rhett said, smiling affectionately at her.
Sabrina snorted. "Whatever..."
"You still don't believe me do you?" he asked.
Sabrina sighed. "Honestly, it's hard to believe your words," she admitted.
"It's okay. I won't force you to believe me now. I know you don't trust me yet, but I'm willing to prove to you no matter how long it takes that my love for you is real," he declared.
Sabrina was stunned. Her eyes widened in shock after hearing him mention the word love. "W-what do you mean? Y-you love me?" she asked in disbelief, her heart was beating rapidly inside her rib cage.
"Yes, I do. I love you!" he said loudly. His eyes flashing with raw affection for her.
Their eyes met, glued to each other. They stayed that way frozen in time for a few minutes.
Sabrina was stupefied. She swallowed the lump in her throat. All she can see in his eyes is pure love for her.
Rhett opened his arms wide. "Be my woman, Sabrina. I'll take care of you for the rest of our lives," he said thoughtfully.
Sabrina took a deep breath, she's not ready for this! Instead of rushing into his open arms, she left his side and went to the entrance of the cave in a hurry.
Rhett was left alone in the chamber.
Sighing, he continues making the bed. Sabrina must be surprised by his declaration of love, is it too early?
But what is there to wait for?
They lie on the same bed every night, she sleeps in his arms all night long, skin to skin. They're like lovers. In his mind, Sabrina is already his woman, he was just trying to make everything clear for her today.
But as always Sabrina is not ready yet to acknowledge whatever feelings she had for him.
It's gonna be a long wait... or maybe not?
Rhett smiled and put the pillows and blanket back in the bed. Tonight he will have the chance to embrace Sabrina again and enjoy her warm all night long. That's worth waiting for!
He grinned excitedly.
Hours went by.
Late afternoon, at 5:30.
Grandma Azere delivered the basket of food to the cave. The couple was not there in their usual spot. She placed the basket on the rock and was about to leave when Rhett appeared.
"Thanks for the food, Grandma," he said.
"Don't mention it. How's Sabrina today?" Azere inquired.
"She's looking beautiful as always," Rhett replied with a grin.
Azere smiled. "As long you will never leave her side, I'm at peace with my self," she stated.
"You have my word, Grandma. I'll follow Sabrina everywhere. My heart belongs to her," Rhett spoke with utmost sincerity in his voice.
Azere was relieved after hearing the wolf's heartfelt confession. "Alright, I'll take my leave now," she said and walked away.
A few minutes later.
Sabrina arrived at the entrance of the cave. "Where is Grandmother?" she asked.
"She already went home. Let's eat our dinner," Rhett said and grabbed the basket from the rock.
The couple went back to the chamber.
Unknown to them, a pair of eyes was looking intensely at the entrance of the cave.