It felt like I had spent months stumbling through the dark forest with my wounds, fighting my way to Eugenia's boutique. My steps were unsteady as I searched for a way to the edge of town.

As dawn approached, I finally reached the main street. I wanted nothing more than to collapse to the ground and surrender to fate, but I had to survive.

I kept walking until I reached Eugenia's boutique, where people stared at me in shock. Some even looked panicked at the sight of me covered in blood.

But no one dared approach.

Seeing the boutique before me, my last ounce of strength pushed me into a...