Chapter 58 - Jasmine

As she relived the events of the previous few days in her thoughts, the wood witch rode quickly through Valtheon's mist-filled forests, her heart heavy. Her conscience was troubled by the message she had brought to Alpha Kaveh, but her queen had ordered it, she had no choice. Nevertheless, every stride her horse made felt like a betrayal. Her thoughts were troubled by the confused and hurt expression on Ramin's face. It was impossible for her to resist thinking if there was any way to repair the damage done. Will she be able to convince him that she wasn't his enemy? Jasmine pulled on the reins, halting the horse as she came closer to her cottage, a modest but remote home she kept secret from the rest of Valtheon, excepting her mistress, the queen. Before returning to the stronghold, she wanted a moment to reflect. However, something didn't feel right. It was too quiet, too still. Without pausing, she walked past the cottage and headed for the passageway leading to the dungeon, wh