Moon Lovers: Bound by Blood and Revenge

Marceline continued to wander around the dark forest. She just ran and ran until she got exhausted. She hated her mother for saying those words to her. How could she stop loving Kira? He was her mate. Serena had no right to ask her that.

Marceline howled out loud, trying to get the negative feelings out of her heart. She was afraid… afraid that Kira would leave her once he found the truth.

Her mother was his first love. And according to her, she still had feelings for Kira. How could this happen between them? A mother and daughter loving the same person?!

Marceline suddenly missed Kira. She wanted to see him so badly but Kira was not around. When she got exhausted from running around the forest, Marceline transformed back to her human form.

Then she noticed that someone passed by the forest and this person was now inching closer and closer to her. She wondered who was the person wandering in that dark forest.

Since Marceline was naked, she hid at the back of the tree as she waited for that person to show up. Marceline was stunned for a moment when she saw a beautiful maiden with long silver hair. She looked so pale.

"Don't be scared. I'm not going to hurt you." The woman spoke up. She knew that someone was hiding from her. It was Marceline.

"I'm not wearing anything that's why I'm hiding. Who are you? " Marceline replied calmly.

"I'm Riemc. I am known here as the White Witch." She introduced herself to Marceline. Riemc, the White Witch, was Dylan's friend. She was the one who helped him in his preparation for the journey to the human world. (*Author's note: Readers met the White Witch in Chapter 31*)

"Oh… I'm Stella… Princess Stella," Marceline used her name as the Princess of this kingdom.

The White Witch was surprised when she heard that. "You are back, Princess Stella. Prince Dylan succeeded in bringing you back!"

Marceline felt at ease knowing that the witch in front of her was an acquaintance of her twin brother. "Do you know my brother?"

Riemc bobbed her head and smiled at her. "Yes. Your brother is my regular customer here. He often asks me for spells. But he is my friend. Though I am older than him."

Abigail blinked her eyes, watching her in puzzlement. 'Older than my brother? She doesn't look old to me. It seems like we are of the same age.'

The White Witch giggled because of Marceline's funny expression. She could tell that she didn't believe her.

"Trust me, Princess Stella, I am older than you think. By the way, use this coat of mine to cover yourself." Riemc handed over her brown coat to Marceline.

"I am living here. Let's go to my place and I will give you proper clothes." The White Witch invited her. Marceline quietly followed her.

When the two reached her house, Riemc gave Marceline a set of clothes for her to wear. She also prepared a drink for her while Marceline was changing her clothes. When she went out of the room, the White Witch was already waiting for her on the balcony.

"Princess Stella, drink this tea. It will help you calm down." Riemc said meaningfully.

Marceline was taken aback for a moment. How did she know that she needed to calm her emotions down?

As if Riemc had read her mind, she spoke again and explained, "I heard your loud growl echoing in the forest a while ago. I could feel your sadness and anger through that howl."

"What happened? What made you sad, Princess Stella? You are my friend's sister so I am worried about you."

Marceline looked down, playing with her fingers. She was hesitating whether she would open up to her or not. But in the end, she decided to ask her about something.

"You said you are older than I think… So can I ask you something related to the past?" Marceline spoke politely.

"Sure. Just ask me anything and I will do my best to answer what I can." The white witch was very accommodating towards Marceline.

"Have you met Kira, the Vampire King? What did you know about his relationship with my mother, Serena?" Marceline wanted to hear from a stranger, her thoughts and opinion about the relationship between Kira and Serena.

The White Witch fell silent for a moment. Complicated emotions flashed through her eyes but she concealed them in front of Marceline.

"Why are you asking me this, Princess Stella?"

"Because I want to hear your perspective about their relationship. Do you think it was true love? Please just answer me. You told me that you would do your best to answer me." Marceline pleaded.

Riemc, the White Witch, exhaled deeply before giving her some answers.

"Kira… Selene… those two… were the perfect match for each other. They loved each other so much… even to the extent of sacrificing oneself." Riemc said meaningfully. She tossed a look at her surroundings, reminiscing about the scene she had witnessed the bond of those loving couples.

Marceline could only clench her fists tightly. Even this Witch could attest to the love between Kira and her mother. Now, she felt more dejected and disheartened.

"All I can say is that… Selene is willing to sacrifice her life for Kira…"

"Stop…" Marceline could no longer take it. She didn't want to hear more. She was just hurting herself.

On the other hand, the White Witch already noticed the changes in Marceline's mood. She had something more to say. However, Marceline stopped her. She wanted to respect her decision.

'I know a lot of secrets …which I haven't shared with anyone before. A secret related to Selene…' Riemc looked at Marceline with conflicting thoughts in mind.

'Maybe it's not my right place to tell her the truth. She must uncover the truth by herself…' the White Witch thought to herself as she watched Marceline. Then she looked at the sky. The moon was hiding in the clouds.

"Have you met the Moon Goddess, Princess Stella? If you want to know more things… you have to ask her. She knew the answer to your questions. Not the things you know are the truth… there are still hidden truths," The White Witch gave her some meaningful advice.

Marceline didn't understand her words and just answered her. "Yes! I met the Moon Goddess… and she told me some truths…"

"Hmm? I believe… the Moon Goddess hasn't told you everything yet."