Seraphina's POV
This is the first time I'll be in the middle of an ancient court. It was spacious and beautiful in a weird way. I could feel eyes glazing at me.
"My dear Seraphina went to the south mountain and brought back the 'Moonbloom' herb." Lorien declared loudly and heads turned to look at the fragile woman.
I could hear people asking each other how true that is.
"How is she back alive?" "I am sure the Alpha helped her!" "Is she a witch that won't die easily?"
"Silence!" Lorien commanded and they obeyed immediately.
"She has passed the first trial, the remaining two. Her second trial will be accomplished here. It's either you pass or fail, seraphina." Lorien added, staring at me.
I was not shaken, I was brought back to this period to rewrite history.
As my eyes locked with Lorien, I remembered the kiss we shared a few days ago… I was mesmerized. We just had the kiss and a guard came to inform him about something urgent cause he left immediately.
My body wanted more!
I wanted more!
But anyway, I will wait for the right time that the Alpha himself will submit himself to me.
"Seraphina, are you ready?" Lorien asked loudly.
I mustered up courage and replied, "Yes, I am ready."
"Good, bring him!" Lorien commanded and the guards brought out a very pale and weak man.
They dropped him on the floor as they covered their noses and walked back to their recent posts.
I looked at the man. He kept coughing and looked so sick and tired. He had a running nose and kept his face down.
"That man is sick, Seraphina. The illnesses seem dangerous and infectious. Three people had contracted it and it's getting worse. Is there anything you suggest we do or do you have any cure for this deadly virus?" Lorien explained.
I became agitated, what if the man had COVID-19? Is that how we will all die?
COVID was a big pandemic in the future where I came from, the government made us stay home for one year or two because of how deadly it was.
Did the Covid pandemic start in ancient times? But I never saw it in my history books.
"Are you scared that you can't cure it, Seraphina?" Lorien asked as he studied my facial expressions.
" No, no. I can!"
I summoned the courage and got on my knees in front of the man then bent my head to look at him.
"How are you feeling, Mr?"
The man looked up at her and sneezed softly, I shifted backward, I shouldn't have gone close to him.
"Don't get too close Seraphina, you might get infected." The 'all-knowing' Alpha stated.
"You want to use me as a test subject to examine your mate!" The man snapped at Lorien.
"Take him away and behead him," Lorien commanded and the guards approached him.
"Please, Alpha. Forgive him, I'll check him and find the cure." I begged on my knees.
"No problem Seraphina, you can go on" Lorien replied and sat down.
I turned back to the man and gave him a pleading look.
"Please, how do you feel?"
He hesitated for a while and eventually opened up "I always have bad fevers, sore throats and I do feel excruciating pains in my muscles. It's so painful, please help me." He pleaded softly.
"Do you bleed from any of your body parts?" I asked hoping it was not what I had in mind.
"No, just runny nose"
"I see, it could be Flu" I turned to Lorien. "It has a cure and it's not dangerous if taken care of" I added gently.
"How'd you know?" A man clad in a regal robe replied.
"Well, I studied…
I can't tell anyone here that I'm Elaena from the future.
"I studied certain illnesses and their cure when I was little" I responded curtly.
"Show us the cure then," Lorien said, judging my every move with his eyes.
Some female maids brought many herbs in different baskets. I looked through every one of them, I went to different foster homes and I had so many experiences.
Finally, I found the one herb I needed and ground it in front of all of them, they watched as I sieved the liquid out and gave the man to drink.
I was eager to get the results, I wanted to pass to the trial and make my rewards known to the Alpha.
The man suddenly coughed out blood, everybody became suspicious and scared.
"She has killed him!"
"Witch!"
I became terrified, the herb was supposed to cure him not do more harm.
I knelt before him and looked at him in fear, " Are you okay? How're you feeling!"
I yelled at him, frustrated.
Immediately he hugged me. "I'm okay…I feel better!"
It seemed Lorien gave him a look to let go of his mate so he released me and bowed.
"She healed me, My king! I'm healed!"
My heart raced for joy, I smiled broadly and everyone looked at me amused.
Lorien gave me an encouraging nod.
I felt very proud of myself and dropped my head in my hands happily.
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"That was amazing, I never knew you had such an incredible skill," Lorien announced as he entered my room.
"Well, it proved useful now," I replied as I combed my hair.
Suddenly, the door opened and I could hear the sound of heals walking into the room.
A woman was here.
Was it Lorien's former lover?
I swear if it was her, I'd throw her out!
I turned and gasped as I saw the elderly woman, she liked majestic and elegant. Her attire was beautiful and her hair was styled up in a bun.
My instincts warned me to bow and I did, with no hesitation.
" Mother, you could have told me you were coming to see Seraphina," Lorien said gently.
"Ohh Lorien, I don't have to announce my arrival before I come to check on the Queen." She retorted gazing at me so intensely.
I raised my head and realized her son had the same eyes as hers, this would be the first time I'd see the Alpha's mother.
"She is so beautiful and … small." She added, circling me.
" I'm pleased to meet you, Mother," I said quietly.
"She's so polite and smart."
"She is mother, Seraphina is tired from today's trial and needs rest, you will talk to her better tomorrow, " Lorien said glancing at me.
"Well…yes Mother, I'll come to see you tomorrow," I said, there was a negative aura about her. She reeks of authority but there was something about her.
"If you say so, I'll take my leave now" she chuckled and walked out. " let's talk outside, Lorien ."
"Alright mother." He replied and held me by my shoulders. " Take a shower and relax Seraphina, I'll come and check up on you later. Consider that my act of kindness, nothing else ."
Nothing else? Really?
I nodded positively.
As Lorien went out, I could not help but wonder what he meant by that statement. Was he trying to justify his actions?
I shook my head vigorously, I had more pressing issues to attend to. How did I get to this period? What does the mark on my wrist mean? It all seemed surreal.
I made my way to the shower, the maids were waiting for me. They took off my clothes and helped me into the water.
I needed to cool off, the trials, the herb, the sick man, the Alpha's mother, and the Alpha himself!
The only thing I had to think about in the future was school and my 'sister'. But in this period, there are so many responsibilities to take care of.
I opened my eyes slowly and bright white light shone into my eyes. I closed it and heard a familiar voice. "Oh my Gosh!!! Elaena, you're awake!… Mom! Doctor!"
I heard running…faint cries….machine beeping…