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In a much better mood, Magda steps into the palace.
She looks around her with eyes big with admiration. "Do you really live here, Saray? This is much more than the hut we were staying in," she declares in awe. I slap her on the back amicably; of course she exaggerates. "The villa of yours is also very luxurious, Magda. It's been a long time since we lived on the island," I remind her.
I arranged for her an apartment close to mine, although I think we will spend a lot of time together. Magda wants to get her heart out, she needs a distraction so that her life falls back into the right rhythm. And I need her too, there are some issues I want to discuss with a confidante. "Saray, where is Ralph? And Eric? They live here too, right?" she asks as we step into her quarters. She inspects all the rooms before meeting me back in the master bedroom. "Is everything to your liking, Magda?" I inquire politely. She sits down next to me. "Yes, it's perfect here. I can't believe I'm finally here with you," she says, smiling with relief.
"Do you promise me you'll talk to Esis? Let him know how you feel. He really loves you, Magda. You can get out of this if you open up to him," I prod her meaningfully. Thankfully, she agrees with me and nods. "Yes, I know. But I want to think for a while. And then talk to him," she says. "But how are you, Saray. Are you happy here? I noticed that you're not really in love with Ralph. At least not the way he loves you". I take her hands in mine.
"Magda, I want so badly to know my past. Ralph keeps waving away my urge to explore, and with the big belly in front of me, it's hard for me to go out on my own," I confide in her. Interested, she continues to look at me. "I have a feeling there's more to it. How can I marry Ralph without knowing where I come from? Whether I have parents or other family members? All this is so scary," I continue. "Do you feel like Ralph is not your true love? Do you actually not want to be in a relationship with him?" she questions. I have to think about this for a moment. "The Sages here have confirmed that I am the Queen and belong in the Kingdom. But if Ralph really is my mate, why do I have so little desire to have sex with him? I have such a feeling that the answer is in my past. I don't have a mark, so I wasn't mated. But there must be something else going on," I stress.
Magda turns her head in thought while bringing her eyes to narrow slits.
After a few seconds, she diverts back to me. "Do you have a clue we can follow, Saray? We must have a starting point. Ralph told me you worked in his company. Shall I go there and ask around?" she offers. "I'm sure someone there knows more about you. Or there must be a file on you". I look at her gratefully. "Are you willing to do that? I would be eternally grateful to you for that". I pull her into my arms for a firm hug. "But there's something else. Remember when we went to that restaurant at the mall, we were tired from shopping and sat there to recover? Well, I met a man there. He seemed to know me, he called me by my real too. According to the waitress, his name was Jasper," I tell Magda.
"Jasper? So was he a werewolf or just human?" my friend asks.
"Definitely a werewolf. I caught his scent and judging by his attitude, the opposite was the case as well. We couldn't meet, Eric suddenly appeared and pulled me outside the mall, into a waiting vehicle," I sigh sadly. "I don't know where to look for him. He knows me, and is so far my only lead".
"You know, Saray. This is the perfect distraction I need. If you can arrange for me to go to Human Town, I'll be happy to investigate for you. How much time do we have?" she informs. It's clear that Magda is really looking forward to this. I wonder if the prospect of going around in the big city on her own attracts her or if my story is just exciting for her to figure out. But going in search of this Jasper would indeed provide the necessary distraction. Spending all day in the villa can get pretty monotonous and make this investigation seem like a real adventure before she returns home.
"The Sages will consult the Oracle in three days and then they will know the right day. And then I also think there will be several weeks in between," I note. "When do you want to leave?" Energetically, she jumps up. "I still want to greet Ralph and Alidya. And then I can set out tomorrow. How do I get there easier, by car or Jet?" echoes my friend. "You could go there by car. If you drive yourself, you won't stand out much," I reply. "I suggest not telling the men anything about our plans. Ralph might not approve or send Ivor with you to observe your actions."
This is too good to be true.
All the time, I was wrapping my head around how to go after Jasper. My pups are growing like crazy, every day my belly appears bigger. Going out by myself in this situation is impossible. Hope sparkles in my eyes. "Imagine if I have parents and family. Then they can get to know my pups. Ralph said I had been working in the business for two years before he met me. That does raise questions, especially since I'm supposed to live in a pack as a werewolf," I mused.
"Don't worry, Saray. When I return, I'm sure I'll be able to take back with me, some answers to your questions," Magda reassures me. "Come, we don't need to unpack now. Let's find the men and Alidya. Above all, keep your face in shape so they won't notice anything unusual about you and start watching us".....
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