The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 352

"Is it because I am a resident of Valor that I have a cloth with this crest embroidered on it?"

"What do you think?" Draven didn't answer her directly.

"Umm, that might be the case," she replied. "Do you remember the token you found from the cave I used to live in?"

He nodded.

"My nanny said it's the token of my identity." As she said those words, she took a deep breath, as if she was trying to gather courage to say something. "Uhm, Draven?"

"Yes?"

"I want to know about my real identity. About my birth parents, my family...I know it's selfish to ask but...Will you help me learn about who I truly am?" Her large green eyes met his gaze with intensity. "I want to go back to Valor and search for my past myself."

Draven wanted to say he knew about her identity but...as she wished to personally investigate the truth, then he would not stop her. She seemed to have found a goal for herself and he didn't wish to take this chance of learning away from her.

"I will help you."

A relieved expression appeared on her face as she spoke, "Thank goodness. I thought you would be upset and think I am being ungrateful."

"Why would you think that way?"

"Well..."

"I will never think that way. You are free to do whatever you want to," he replied.

"Thank you," she finally smiled at him. The anger she felt before had long disappeared.

Draven picked up something from the bedside table and gave it to Ember. "You dropped this yesterday in my study."

Ember caressed the bird-shaped whistle. "Morph gave it to me. He said I can use it to call him whenever I am in danger." She then looked at him hesitantly. "I can keep it, right?"

No matter the intention, she knew a gift from another male was not something one's mate would like. This much she had understood by now. It was narrow-minded, but that was how the world of beasts worked.

"Hmm, you can. Keep this whistle safe and don't lose it again."

"Are you fine with me accepting gifts from another male?" she asked tentatively.

"Morpheus is an exception. In my absence, he is the only one you can trust."

"In your absence?" she asked as she looked at him with a doubtful gaze.

"If a situation ever occurs where you need help and I am unable to come to your rescue, call for him. He will protect you at all costs."

"I thought you don't like Morph..."

"We have a kind of relationship that is beyond like and hate. You don't need to think about it. Just remember to trust him. When I am not around, listen to him. Understood?"

"Yes." She looked at him and realized they were having a normal conversation like husband and wife. He reminded her of a soldier leaving for war who worries for his wife.

"I will have my aide copy the map of Valor and send it to your study. You can keep it with you as long as you want."

"About going to Valor?"

"I will take you there soon," he replied and gazed at the blanket covering her delicate body. "With the day of mourning around, it will be difficult for me to leave my work. I also don't think your body has recovered its strength to have an adventure."