Chapter 116. Preparing for War

Hope's POV

When Erick arrived at the temple along with Rachel and Joshua I already knew it was bad news, actually just confirmation of what we already expected.

I let them make plans, but I didn't attend the meeting, it was indifferent to me, that was already accounted for in my plans and I smiled. How did the King think it would be so simple to capture me, especially with the Castle under attack?

Right now I am watching my Father's vines, seeing how the grapes are changing color, becoming darker, and some are already rotting. This Garden is restricted, and not even my Chosen Ones can enter here without me wanting to and now I don't want to... Loneliness is part of my process.

I took a bunch that was still ripe and had not rotted. I felt the perfect and sugary taste, in addition, I can also feel part of the remaining energy of the Festival and it is a strange feeling for others because my vision is confused and I lose the ground for a moment. I take a deep br