Hidden Scars{Forbidden love}

Chapter two

"The moon shifts a celestial guide, Drawing souls on its mystic tide. With silver beams, it paints the night, Illuminating lost souls' plight"

Asteria:
I stepped into the vast forest, surrounded by towering trees and lush grasses, It was my first time experiencing the outside world. My mother and I had always been confined to a hidden hilltop, and I'd never seen what the world beyond looked like.
A purple glow guided my path, and I followed it like a lost puppy. Despite being exhausted and tired, I continued, refusing to rest for a moment. My mother had always taught me never to relent or give up easily. She was the only family I'd known for the ten years of my existence.
The journey was long but finally ended three days later. I arrived at a heavenly realm, a place of ethereal beauty. A shimmering barrier seemed to prevent entry.
I placed my hands on the barrier and somehow managed to pass through. My eyes were captivated by the breathtaking flowers and the enchanting environment that surrounded me. I was so engrossed in admiring the beauty that I didn't notice the guards beside me.
One of the guards grabbed me forcefully and demanded, "Who are you?" Staring at them blankly, I replied, "I'm Asteria."
They looked at each other and one said, "We've never heard of that name before. Maybe she's an intruder."
"Intruder? I'm not an intruder," I insisted, but they didn't seem to listen.
"Let's take her to Your Highness," one guard said. I struggled to break free but to no avail. The guard, whose name I later learned was Elric, dragged me to a large room that resembled a courtroom. He stood by the corner, waiting for someone.
A stunning woman, whose beauty rivaled that of a goddess, entered the room. The guards bowed, and I followed suit. I stood up and looked at her, recognizing a resemblance to my mother but trying not to be mistaken.
"You may excuse them," she said to the guards, her gaze fixed on me.
"Who are you?" she asked.
"Asteria... your highness," I replied.
"Nice name," she said, approaching me and reaching for my mask. She tried to remove it, but couldn't.
"Who cast this spell on the mask?" she asked.
Wondering why she wanted to know, I decided to tell her. "My mother," I replied.
She gazed at me for a very long time, lost in thought.
"Can you take off your mask?" she asked.
I hesitated, considering whether or not to reveal my face. Since the purple glow had guided me here and these people seemed to be connected to me, I decided to trust them.
As I took off the mask, my hairpin fell. I bent down to pick it up, looking at the Queen. She gazed at me, her eyes filled with tears.
Wondering why she was crying, I asked, "Your Highness, are you okay?"
"You remind me of my daughter, Eira," she said, her voice filled with emotion.
"Your Highness, I may resemble her, but I'm not her"
"You're right, she turned around and completed You're dismissed"
"Please, Your Highness," I pleaded, my voice trembling. "I have nowhere else to go. My mother... she's gone.
"The Queen's expression softened, and she stepped closer. "What happened to your mother?
"My eyes welled up with tears. "She died. But before she passed away, she told me Tristan saved both of us and that I should find my grandmother. She was the one who gave me this mask.
The Queen's eyes locked onto the mask, now removed, and then back to my face. "You're my granddaughter. I thought I'd lost you both, Eira and... and you."
Tears streamed down my face as I felt an overwhelming sense of belonging. "Grandmother...
"The Queen opened her arms, embracing me tightly. "You're home now, child. You're safe.