MY CURSED MATE

I Small Changes I

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KABANATA CII

Third Person's POV

The knock on Everly's door echoed softly in the quiet room. She turned her head toward the sound, her expression distant until the voice came through the wood.

"My lady, you have a visitor. It's Lilura."

Everly's breath hitched, and for the first time in what felt like weeks, a genuine smile spread across her face.

Kaagad siyang tumayo mula sa kanyang pagkaka upo, tila mas gumaan ang kanyang pakiramdam ngayon.

When she opened it, Lilura stood there, her face beaming with joy. The sight of the young girl was a balm to Everly's weary soul. Without hesitation, Everly stepped forward and embraced her tightly.

"I told you, Ate—I'll help you..." mahinang bulong ng bata sa kanya, ang boses nito ay puno ng kasiguraduhan.

Saglit namang humiwalay si Everly sa kanilang yakap upang tingnan ang maaliwalas na mukha nito.

The girl's transformation was remarkable—her once frail and sickly appearance replaced by a vibrancy that lit up the room. Her cheeks were flushed with color, her hair neatly tied back, and her energy radiated a newfound strength.

Isang ngiti ang namutawi sa labi ni Everly bago nagsalita, "And you have my deepest gratitude for that, my lady."

Bukal ang loob na pinapasok ni Everly ang bata sa kanyang kwarto, habang ang kanyang isip ay hindi mapigilang bumalik sa pag-uusap na nangyari sa pagitan nila ng ama nito, si Alpha Zaugustus.

She remembered the alpha's heartfelt words, the pride in his voice as he recounted Lilura's contributions during the war.

"Ever since we returned to the pack, she's been talking about how much she wanted to help you and the tribe, my lady. And I can't believe that at her age, she managed to take full responsibility for her words and actually fulfill them. I couldn't be prouder. All thanks to your tribe's help, our daughter has achieved things greater than we imagined. Because of that, we have decided to offer our full loyalty to you, my lady. I hope you will not decline."

Ang memorya nito ay patuloy pa ding nagpapasaya sa puso ni Everly. Alam niya kung gaano kaimportante sa isang pinuno ang mag-bitaw ng kanilang pangako.

It was a testament to Lilura's determination and the bonds that had been forged in the heat of battle.

Habang pinapakinggan niya si Lilura na puno ng tuwang nagku-kwento sa kanya ay hindi nya mapigilan ang pag-ahon ng pag-asa sa kanyang sistema. Ang talino at pagpupursigi na ipinakita nito sa kabila ng murang edad ay isang patunay na maari pang mabago ang hinaharap ng kanilang henerasyon.

That a better world was possible for them.

Lilura had taken it upon herself to contribute, to invent weapons that had turned the tide of the war. And now, as she sat before Everly, weaving flowers into her hair with a bright smile, Everly felt the weight of her own despair begin to lift.

Sa unang pagkakataon ay hindi namalayan ni Everly ang paglipas ng oras, masyado siyang naeenganyo sa pakikinig sa mga kwento ni Lilura tungkol sa mga karanasan nito, mga bagay na dati ay hindi nito nagagawa dahil sa sakit na unti-unting gumugupa sa katawan nito.

Everly listened quietly, a soft smile playing on her lips. The girl's innocence and joy reminded her of Mayla, her dear friend who had once filled her days with laughter.