Chapter 16: A Chance Encounter

It had been roughly a month since the Damien and Lydia's marriage and Ella’s life had settled into a new routine. Her wounds were healing rapidly, defying all expectations, but she kept that a secret, not wanting to draw attention to herself. Her dreams had grown increasingly vivid, filled with visions of the Luna and the totem. The totem itself had become a source of comfort and curiosity, a connection to a past she was yet to understand. Despite the turmoil and the secrets she was harboring, Ella found herself yearning for the peace and solace of the woods. It had been her refuge, a place where she could escape the pressures of the estate and the watchful eyes of the pack. Today, she decided to return to that sanctuary, hoping to find some clarity amidst the towering trees and whispering leaves. As she walked deeper into the forest, the familiar sights and sounds wrapped around her like a comforting embrace. She breathed in the fresh, earthy scent, feeling her tension ease with eac