Chapter46: The Unsuccessful Trap

ALANA   We followed the trail deep into the forest with Sophia on the front while I was at her back beaming with happiness looking at the cake in my hand.   She is busy talking on the phone with someone while I am enjoying the sight before us. This really reminds me of the forest in the capital that I need to cross every time I have to go to the cabin house that William built for me.   “Sophia? Are we still far? You looked exhausted already. Should we stop for a while to rest?” I asked her when a good half hour had passed and we were still walking without seeing any clearing.   “What? No, I am good. Are you hungry? Eat the cake. I baked that for you.”   I smiled and stared at the strawberry frosting of the cake. It looked so appetizing.   “Okay. I bet it tastes great,” I said and took a bite.   It’s too sweet. It reminds me of the taste of the stale bread that Minerva used to throw at me in the cellar.   Sophia laughed and patted my head. “Very good. Now eat some more. Better yet, you