Vivian
I looked around and noticed that I was in a dark place. Fear and anxiety surged through me immediately. I gasped as I started running, praying I would find myself in a well-lit area.
"Mum! Dad!" I called out, increasing my pace.
I suddenly found myself in a brightly lit area and a smile spread across my lips. My eyes widened when I saw two people on their knees, and they appeared to be my biological parents.
"Mum…" I whispered as I walked closer, wondering why they looked so distressed. I noticed a man crying, holding her hand, and I felt the aura he emitted.
"Father..." I said softly, walking faster.
Just as I was about to call out to them, a man with an axe appeared before them and chopped off their heads, which fell to the ground and rolled.
I yelled, covering my open and trembling mouth with my hands as tears slowly streamed down my face.
"Mum! Dad!" I cried out as I ran towards them. I wanted to confront the man. Why would he kill them right in front of me? What did they do?
As I was almost reaching them, I slipped and fell to the floor, gasping and quickly opening my eyes.
I realized that I was in my room and everything was bright. It was already morning.
I sighed deeply and placed my hand on my racing chest.
"It was just a dream after all," I whispered.
I remembered the dream again and felt a deep sense of hurt. Tears were already welling up in my eyes and I tried hard to hold them back.
"Mum…" I whispered, my voice cracking.
"Dad... I will find out who did that to you. That dream is definitely telling me something. Someone killed both of you and I promise to uncover the truth," I swore, jumping to my feet.
I went to the bathroom, brushed my teeth, took a shower, and then got dressed. I wore a dress and walked to the door.
When I opened it, I met a maid ready to knock. On her raised left hand was a tray of food.
"It's time for your breakfast," she said softly.
"You can keep it, I'm not eating now. I would rather eat later," I replied, trying to leave, but her soft voice stopped me.
"Please, you should eat... I beg you."
I turned to her and furrowed my brow. "And why do you insist that I eat? It's not something you should force."
"No, please. I'm not forcing you," she said, shaking her head. "The Lycan King says that whoever brings the food for the Luna must make sure she eats and report back to him."
I looked down and smiled bashfully. "I can't believe he is doing this. Anyway, bring it in. I will eat now since that's what he wants."
She nodded and we both walked in. I sat down on the chair and she placed the tray on the table in front of me. When I checked, there were a few slices of bread, a cup of hot milk, and scrambled eggs.
I ate a few pieces of bread, drank a little milk, and took just two bites of the scrambled eggs.
I stood up, nodding my head. "It was nice, thank you."
"Wait, please. Don't tell me you're done eating?" she asked, leaning closer.
"Yes. Is there a problem?" I asked.
She swallowed hard. "King Oregon says you need to finish your food, and that we should force you if you don't."
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