Chapter 169

The moon was high in the sky, full and casting a silver glow in the mystical lands. Butterflies of various colors and kinds fluttered around, adding more beauty to the scenery. Mercedes turned around slowly, taking in the serene beauty of her surroundings filled with wonder and amazement. She felt like she had entered another dimension or the land of paradise.

Mercedes got a little spooked by the sounds of the night creatures she couldn't see. Behind the big willow tree in front of her, a river flowed gently, it's soft gargle creating a sense of calm. The reflection of the moon shone through the water with a slight ripple through its image. Everything was just out of the ordinary and appealing to the ordinary eye. While she was immersed in enjoying the surrounding scenery, the willow branches moved aside, revealing a tree house covered in exotic flowers and vines that was nestled in its trunk. A woman with white, long, wavy hair that cascaded down her back sat on the railing o