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Carlos stepped forward, his expression unyielding. “I regret not being there for Doris during her previous challenges. I won’t let her face this alone. From now on, I will stand by her
side, no matter the danger.”
Liza hesitated, clearly uncertain whether to push back. After a moment, she sighed and
said, “As you wish, Your Highness. But do remember, Queen Luna will not appreciate any
disruption.”
Carlos turned to me with a reassuring smile. “Shall we?” he asked, extending his hand.
For a moment, I hesitated. Then I reached out, letting my hand rest in his. His grip was
steady and warm, a quiet promise of support.
As we walked through the palace corridors toward Queen Luna’s chambers, the grand halls
seemed quieter than ever.
*My nerves buzzed, but Carlos’s presence beside me kept me grounded.
“Tina,” I whispered internally, calling out to the wolf spirit within me. “What’s happening?
Why do I feel this strange calmness?”
Tina’s voice answered softly, “Carlos’s wolf is reaching out. It’s his way of offering comfort
and strength. Trust it.”
Her words eased my tension. I glanced at Carlos, who seemed focused on the path ahead.
There was something unspoken between us, a connection that neither of us acknowledged openly but felt in moments like these.
“Are you nervous?” His voice broke the silence, low and gentle.
I hesitated before nodding. “A little. I don’t know why she wants to see me.”
Carlos chuckled softly, the sound like a warm breeze cutting through the cold. “Queen Luna
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unique. She sees things in people that others don’t. You’ll see.”
Tilted my head, studying his expression. “Have you ever been nervous around her?”
His smile widened just slightly, a hint of humor dancing in his eyes. “Plenty of times. Especially when I was younger. She has a way of making you feel like she knows all your secrets before you do.”
I couldn’t help but smile at that, imagining a younger, more uncertain Carlos facing the queen’s sharp gaze. “And now?” I asked.
“Now, I respect her,” he said simply. “And I trust her judgment. If she’s called you, there’s a
reason.”
I felt a strange sense of peace, the kind that comes from knowing you aren’t facing something alone.
As we approached the ornate doors to Queen Luna’s chambers, Carlos turned to me once
more. His hand gently squeezed mine, sending a wave of calm through me.
“Whatever happens in there, remember this,” he said, his voice firm but kind. “You’re
stronger than you think. Trust yourself.”
I nodded, taking a deep breath. “Thank you, Carlos.”
We reached the ornate doors leading to Queen Luna’s chambers. They were carved with
intricate patterns of wolves and moons, their beauty almost distracting me from the weight
of the moment.
The doors opened, and Liza gestured for us to step inside.
Walking beside Carlos filled me with a quiet happiness. For the first time, I no longer felt
like an outsider.
The people around me, especially Carlos, had been kind and supportive. I had started to feel like I belonged here.
I remembered how Carlos stood up for me when Mary treated me badly. It made me feel
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stronger and more confident.
Twasn’t just someone who had wandered into this world by mistake. I was someone who
had earned a place among these people.
As we neared Queen Luna’s chambers, I felt a little nervous, but mostly determined. I knew the queen was powerful and hard to impress, but I wasn’t worried.
With Carlos by my side and the support of everyone around me, I felt ready. I didn’t need to try to be someone I wasn’t. I just needed to be myself.
I was stronger now, and I knew I could handle whatever came next. I was ready to show Queen Luna that I belonged here, just like everyone else.
“I will be able to impress Queen Luna with the company of these people,” I thought to myself as I stepped inside.
The air in Queen Luna’s chambers felt colder the moment we stepped in.I could feel her gaze even before I dared to look up.
“When I finally met her eyes, her expression was unreadable but far from warm.
“Your Majesty,” Carlos said, bowing deeply. I followed suit, lowering my head in respect.
Carlos stepped forward, slightly shielding me from her direct view. His voice was steady and respectful as he began, “I’ve brought Doris as you requested.”
Queen Luna’s piercing eyes moved past him and landed on me. Her lips tightened, and the chill in her voice was unmistakable, making it clear she wasn’t pleased to see me.
Her gaze finally shifted back to Carlos. “My son,” she said, her voice cool but commanding, “you insist on accompanying Miss Doris, despite my specific request for her to come alone?”
Carlos straightened, meeting her gaze without hesitation. “Yes, Queen Luna. Doris has faced many challenges on her own, and I will not let her feel unsupported again. Whatever comes, I will stand by her side.”
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