Ellissa's POV

　　As we settled in the quaint town that stood almost close to our final destination, I could feel the weariness of our long journey seeping into my bones. The tiresome path we had traversed had taken a toll on me, and the old witch, wise and observant, noticed the signs of my fatigue. With her perceptive gaze, she realized that I needed rest, not only for myself but also for the little child growing inside my womb. It was not good for either of us to push ...