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"What does it mean?" The goddess had been nothing but benevolent. 

She had saved lives, gave blessings and loved her creatings. Everyone carves for blessings of the goddess. It was said that she listened easily and showed mercy.

The royal family had done crimes to not get her blessings but the duke family would be worthy enough.

As if reading her silent thoughts, he scoffed but said nothing. 

"You still live in a dream, Anastasia, despite the two lives you have lived. And though I am nothing but the monster who forced it on you, I don't want to shatter this dream of yours." Her brows knitted but at the same time, she was glad that he did not explain.

Something told her that she would not like the reply.

As they reached closer to the lake, she noticed a pack of wolves near the water.

They were laying in the ground leisurely and napping. When they heard the gallops, their leader snapped its eyes open and stared at the intruders.