Mounted by the Minotaur by Ella Brooks

Author:Ella Brooks [Brooks, Ella]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2023-10-07T00:00:00+00:00

Epilogue

The weeks that followed my return were a whirlwind of emotions. The once morose village, drowning in the shadow of a relentless disease, was slowly coming back to life. The Redleaf’s miraculous healing properties worked wonders, rejuvenating the sick and reviving the hopeless. The transformation was heartwarming. Everywhere I turned, there were smiles, laughter, and tears of gratitude.

I was hailed as the village's savior, a beacon of hope in their darkest hour. Every day, villagers brought gifts, tokens of their appreciation - from woven baskets filled with fresh fruits to intricately crafted gold trinkets. Children sang songs about my brave journey into the forest, their voices filled with awe.

Politely but firmly, I declined the gifts, telling them I did it out of necessity. My father, my anchor throughout my life, had been one of the afflicted. Watching the color return to his cheeks and the life to his eyes was all the reward I needed. The village's well-being was a testament to the potency of the Redleaf and the lengths one would go for their loved ones.

Yet, as the days transformed into weeks, a nagging unease settled in my heart. Every night, I dreamt of the minotaur. Those intense eyes, filled with a wild wisdom that went beyond human understanding, haunted me. There was a secret we shared, one I hadn't disclosed to anyone.

A living testament to our encounter was growing within me. The minotaur's offspring, a unique blend of two worlds. The village saw him as a monster, a menace, a creature of nightmarish tales told to children. They could never understand the bond, the depth of emotions that had developed between us in such a short span.

For me, he was not just the beast of the forest; he was a guardian, a savior, a complex being torn between his primal instincts and the wisdom of ages. And now, he was the father of my unborn child.

As the date for my return to the Academy approached, I found myself conflicted. The bustling village, filled with familiar faces, no longer felt like home. My heart ached for the mysteries of the forest, for the beast who had shown me its sacred groves and hidden dangers.

With a heavy heart, I bid farewell to my father, promising to return soon. But deep down, I knew my path was changing, veering towards the unknown. I collected my belongings and set out, the weight of my decisions bearing down on me.

Before I realized it, the edge of the dark forest loomed ahead, its dense canopy a stark contrast against the clear blue sky. The trees whispered secrets, their leaves rustling as if beckoning me to come closer. Memories of my last journey flooded back - the dangers, the discoveries, and the undeniable attraction to the minotaur.

A subconscious pull had redirected my footsteps, guiding me away from the Academy's paved roads and towards a place that had come to symbolize so much more in my life. I looked around, my brow furrowing in confusion. I

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