Chapter 86: Chapter 86: White Rabbit (II)


    "Okay, first of all, your mate has a certain characteristic that will give you a clue about her identity," the white rabbit said. "Your fated one is a young woman with a pure heart. She is sweet and understanding, and she will love you no matter how filthy and cursed you are."


    "Second, you will be at ease whenever you are around her. You will gravitate towards her, and want to spend all of your time with her."


    ''Isn''t that just Swan?'' Gale thought. Swan was a very sweetdy, she was well- loved by everyone in his kingdom. He was also at ease whenever he was around her, and the alluring scent of her body made him feel like he could forget about his painful curse every night.


    Thus, he was hopeful that Swan might be his fated mate... until the white rabbit mentioned thest characteristic that his mate should have.


    "Third, she is an angel."


    "An... angel?" Gale frowned. "You mean, a girl with a pure heart, right?"


    "No, she is a literal angel. With angelic halo and a wing behind her back," the white rabbit rified. "She is a Goddess'' daughter. In human culture, she should''ve been revered or at least be a Saintess since she was young."


    Gale knew Swan''s mother was Queen Anastasia, and he doubted that woman was a goddess. Because if she was, she could''ve just won the war by herself.


    Gale clenched his fists, "That doesn''t help me and Swan at all. I want her to be my destined one. I don''t care about an angel."


    "Don''t be so hasty, little wolf. I told you I cannot determine your fated mate because you have been cursed. However, once you''ve met her and gotten one kiss from her, the curse in your body should be lifted, and then I can help you by making Swan of Holy Achate to be your fated mate."


    Gale was astonished because it made total sense. freewebnovel


    He didn''t need to love whoever this ''fated mate'' he had. As long as he was cured of his curse, he could be together with Swan.


    Thus, he had his newfound determination, "Alright, I trust you, Goddess. I will find my fated mate, and then get myself cured. Don''t break your promise, or I will desecrate thiske and destroy every statue of you, so nobody can worship you anymore."


    "You are still the same stubborn little wolf from decades ago," the white rabbit sighed. "But you should be careful, your rut wille soon, and you might hurt that fragile princess if you aren''t careful. My suggestion is for you to mark a hundred more women so your rut would be easier to deal with."


    "Stop speaking nonsense, you damned goddess."


    The white rabbit giggled mischievously, "Well, you know you can always take the shortcut by exposing your eyes to all of those women. If one of them doesn''t die instantly, then she is your fated mate."


    "As if I can do that," Gale scowled as he turned around and left the Sacred Selene Lake.


    The white rabbit''s beady eyes stared at the strong back with many battle scars of the cursed wolf before turning around to face the destroyed statue before her.


    "That little wolf has been hopelessly smitten by your daughter," the white rabbit whispered. "But, Asmara, why am I not allowed to tell him the truth?"


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    There was no answer from the broken statue, and the white rabbit sighed again, "You sure like to keep secrets, sister. Oh well, I already


    him what he needs to know.


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    Whether he will find out sooner orter, it all depends on himself."


    And just like that, the white rabbit hopped back to the moon and disappeared.


    Gale had been thinking about Swan on his way back to the pce. He didn''t know what to say to her, or maybe he should just act like nothing happened, so they could stay the same.


    Swan


    ''But what if Swan keeps pushing me to find my fated mate? She keeps talking about sacrifice...'' Gale kept on worrying as he was afraid of hurting his beloved. He also had so many unanswered questions about Swan''s origin, since Matoa said that her leg was left untreated after the ident, which shouldn''t be the case since she was THE Royal


    Princess of Holy Achate.


    It was already dawn when he arrived at his castle. He guessed that Swan must''ve been sleeping already, so he casually jumped into the balcony and entered through the window.


    To his surprise, Swan was still wide awake. Her eyes were red and puffy after too much crying, but she quickly wiped her tears once Gale had arrived.


    She looked at Gale and was shocked by his condition.


    "Gale! What happened?! Where have you been?!" Swan grabbed her crutches and got up from the bed to approach Gale who stood like a statue near the window.


    Swan was worried after seeing blood on his body. She knew it wasn''t his, but he didn''t say a thing about quenching a rebellion or going on a war today.


    He also reeked of the scent of various animals, so Swan guessed that Gale must''ve gone far from here.


    "Gale, answer me! Where have you been, you look terrible!" Swan said as she stood in front of him and caressed his cheek. Gale had worn his blindfold before he returned to the castle, but right now, there was an urge to take the shortcut.


    He could''ve just taken it off, and if Swan survived, then it would confirm everything.


    But what if she died instantly?


    Gale was utterly convinced that Swan was his destined mate because his heart told him so. But he was afraid that it was just his stubbornness speaking. His action could easily harm-or even kil Swan in the process. He couldn''t risk it.


    Besides that, he also wanted to tell Swan about his deal with Goddess Selene about finding his fated mate. He would only need to kiss her to lift off his curse, then make Swan his soulmate.


    Yet, the only thing that came out of his mouth was;


    "I will make sure that we will be together, Swan. I promise."