The Southern Queen,

Chapter 1

Chapter 1

MEDEA'S POV

The world has change. The once peaceful kingdom that reins the entire werewolf world got destroyed. And now, the kingdom is divided into four. The Southern, Northern, Western and the Eastern Kingdom. Each has a powerful ruler, but among those rulers one doesn't have a Queen, The king of Southern Kingdom, King Oliver Michelson. He's been searching for his Queen in years, but no luck has come. Up until now, he's been searching all over his territory for his Queen to be.

The four kingdoms are not in good terms. They don't interact with each other. At least not yet, for I see prophesy that their relationship will soon change. The four kingdoms will once again unite in a single leadership and soon... peace will come.

All of that will begin when the Southern Queen has been found.

CLEO'S POV

I have been dreaming the whole month, about the day my current family found me. It was raining that day and I am at my worst state. I was soaking wet while I was lying on ground in the entrance of the forest. I was conscious but I can't still find energy to move my body. It was like I was paralyzed and before I can even process everything, I lose my consciousness. 

Then the next thing I knew is that I am lying in this bed. When I woke up, they bombarded me with questions I don't even know the answer. They asked me, what am I doing in the forest? why did I allow myself to get wet? what happened to me and lastly who I am? The last question scares the hell out of me until now.

I don't know what happened, and the worst thing is I don't know who I am. They call a doctor to check if there was something wrong with me, but the doctor said I was completely fine and healthy. So, the reason why I can't remember who I am is still unknown. The family who helped me is awesome. Even though they don't know who I am or what I did, they still offered me a place and a family to stay in.

Both of them are old. They said that they're children already has a family of their own so, that leaves them two alone. I admire them cause despite how hard life is, they still manage to be together in a very long period of time.

"Haley, the dinner will be ready soon!"

Elizabeth shouted. Calling me in the name she came up with. She said that I need to have a temporary name because it's difficult not to have one. She's cooking our dinner for the night. Both Elizabeth and Anthony are taking turns in cooking our food. They said it was for gender equally which I found sweet because you know; common family has this common rule that the men should be superior and everything. I finished folding my new clothes that the couple graciously brought for me. 

"I'll be down soon."

I shouted back since I was inside the room. They allow me to use one of their child's rooms and I'm nowhere but thankful to them. When I finished my task, I came down to the kitchen only to find the couple hugging each other. It's not the kind of hug that looks disgusting. It's the kind of hug that is full of love and respect. I stared at them while I was at the bottom of the stairs. I like that kind of relationship, that kind of love.

"I'm sorry dear."

I was pulled out of my thoughts when I heard Elizabeth apologize to what I have witnessed. They were now standing side by side with Anthony's hands in her waist.

"Why are you apologizing? I should be the one doing that because I interrupted you."

I said, making my way to the dining table where the plates and spoons are perfectly arranged. The couple smiled at me.

"You shouldn't hide that kind of affection Elizabeth, because it's awesome."

I added and they both look at each other before smiling. Gosh, they are so in love and envy is killing me right now. Both of them walk towards the dining table as well. Anthony pulled a chair for Elizabeth. I thought chivalry is dead but here I' am looking at the last man who probably has the last genes called gentlemen genes in his system.

After that, we ate in silence. They asked me if I have recovered at least a little memory over my past, but I just shook my head. I have been trying to think really hard these past few days but no luck. It was like my memory doesn't have anything at all. After we are done eating, I told Elizabeth that I'll wash the dishes and she go to their room and spend some quality time with her husband. She just giggled at me before she climbs up to the stairs. After washing the dishes, I go for a quick half bath and change myself into the most comfortable t-shirt and pants I have. I'll prefer pajamas or night dress but I'm not really in the position to demand things, am I?

That night, I had a difficulty in sleeping, so I decided to get out of the house and get some fresh air. I walked a few more steps away from the door to feel the cold winds against my skin but then, my discomfort just seems to increase. I feel like somebody is watching me. I look around to see if there is someone out there but there's none. It's not a surprise since it was already 12 in the morning and Elizabeth's house in not really in a crowded place. Before you find another house, you need to walk for at least 5 minutes. The only thing I see right now is trees. So many trees. I just ignored the feeling.

After a while I decided to go inside and try to sleep again. So, I turn my back to the wild but before I can even make a step towards the door a huge wolf appears in front of me. It was looking at me, no. More like staring at me like it was searching for my soul. It didn't look dangerous instead; it looks like it was curious of my entire being. I smiled in an attempt to lessen the fear that is beginning to rise in my chest. It stepped forward to me, I don't know if I will step back. My heart start to beat faster.

I was afraid it might react violently. It continued on approaching me but before it gets too closer it stopped and put its head in the ground, like as if it was bowing before me. I let out a deep breath that I didn't know I was holding. He remained like that. After that I look around me to search for its owner then I saw an old woman appeared from nowhere. She was standing for like 5 steps away from the dog and me.

"If you wanted to know who you are, follow the wolf. It will give you the answer you needed."

I look at the dog in front of me again. So, this is not a dog. It was actually a wolf. I look again to the place where the old woman was standing before, to ask her questions but she disappeared. I didn't even hear a single sound or any indication that she's gone. However, the wolf in front of me, raise its head again, then he turned he's back to me and began walking. I don't really know if it was a boy or a girl, but I decided I'll go for a boy.

I don't know what to do, will I follow the wolf? But what if the wolf decided he's hungry and he wanted to eat me? But the old woman says that if I wanted to know who I am, I will get the answers if I follow this wolf but then, what if she's lying?

AAAARRRGGHHHH! I don't know what to do.

The wolf must sense my hesitation. So, he approaches me again and for the second time I freeze in my place I thought she would bow again but this time he licked my face, and my reaction was...

What the hell, it's so slime-my and disgusting!

The wolf seems to like my reaction. It looks like it was smiling. I don't know why but a smile also finds its way to my face before I can even control it and the tension in my body ease.

"Okay, I guess that was your way of saying I can trust you."

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