She responded succinctly, “My King, I honestly don’t know.” Even yet, she was unsure whether the King intended her to say anything further. She just couldn’t handle the stress in her chest.
But when King Spenser remained silent, she made the decision to go forward.
” I studied some books and found that there had been individuals before me. individuals born without wolves. She spoke cautiously so as not to offend the King in any way. But years later, they got to develop one. ”
King Spenser brow-furrowed. “You’re a reader?” When he inquired, Ella realized the little error she had just made.
Only the most affluent people in their society had access to the chance to learn how to read and write, and Ella’s family wasn’t one of them.
Even her “siblings”-or at least the people she believed to be her siblings-were illiterate. But she… she simply naturally grew up being able to read and write.
Her mother was also there to encourage her. It was thought that only royalty could enjoy such benefits. She had heard that witches naturally have the ability to read and write.
She said, “Y… yeah, My King.”
She believed there was no need to deceive him since it was already so clear.
King Spenser was pleased and unable to stop the smile from spreading over his features.
He was certain that her family wasn’t very well off. Only Olivia, one of his queens, had some literacy. She wasn’t really talented.
“I um …. I was just driven to do it. And my mother helped me while I was growing up, too,” Ella said, wanting to avoid giving the King any reason to suspect her.
Spenser said, “I see,” taking a spoonful of stew and a drink. Really odd things happened.
” Do you ever find it bothersome? The fact that you lack a wolf and seem to be helpless?” After a time, as Ella was shoving some of the ham down her throat, she inquired.
Before responding to the King, she had to take a moment to drink some water. Of course, My King, it does, she affirmed.
“I mean, my family and the neighbors intimidated me when I was growing up. Everyone made fun of me and avoided interacting with me. “She said, “They all thought I was… worthless,” and her expression changed as the memories rushed back to her.
He gave her a moment to compose herself. “And what have you done to get your wolf? ” After scooping another spoon, he questioned. “Really not. However, I’m pleading with the spirits to grant me one. “She said sadly,
He raised an eyebrow.
“You offer prayers to spirits? ”
Ella bit her cheeks inward. “Yes, My King. ”
” And why would you address the spirits in prayer? ”
“I simply always felt more at ease praying to the spirits while I was growing up. ”
“The goddess and spirits, however, are the same in my opinion, My King. It actually doesn’t matter to whoever somebody chooses to pray as long as it is done sincerely. ” She responded. Ella was unaware that the stress in her heart was easing with time and wasn’t as intense as it had been before.
Spenser grumbled and drank some water, but he was in no way persuaded. While witches were renowned for their possession of the spirits, wolves and vampires worshiped. There was obviously something about this woman.
“Can you provide me with any examples? “Ella seemed more enthusiastic in response to his query. She enjoyed thanking the spirits or sharing the favors they had given her. “Well, they’ve given me a lot of responses, ” she said. ” My mother had once been quite ill, so I had knelt down in front of her and prayed to the spirits for healing. She recovered within a few hours as well. ”
“There was a time when I had to rush to the store to acquire some essentials. The sky seemed to be threatening with rain, and if I didn’t obtain those items, my family would punish me. So…. I asked the spirits to stop raining, and they complied. And as soon as I got home from the market, it started pouring heavily,” she paused and laughed. “I realize it may sound absurd, but it really did occur. My King, the spirits have done so much for me, including providing your tea. ”
She sounded ecstatic as she said, “I always pray to make you sleep, and It Works. ”
How is it possible for a member of the Wolf family to experience this level of freedom and engage with the Spirits? It was perplexing.
“Do you also ask the spirits to make me hungry after we have sexual contact? “Staring at her face, he questioned.
“No. Absolutely not, My King. Actually, it surprises me that it works out this way. ”
Ella answered. Spenser decided to shove a spoon down her mouth as she carried on eating in silence.
“Ella, you need to practice speaking out. “Spenser interrupted her. You need to learn to speak out and quit taking pains.
“If something is occurring to you that you don’t like, you may complain and try to change it. “He removed her food and gave her a new dish of nettle stew and some potatoes.
Ella could really feel her cheeks being slapped. She was extremely embarrassed of herself, but undoubtedly the King had taught her a valuable lesson. She said hesitantly, “Thank you, My King,” and started eating