"Oh, come on. This will be the only one, I won't do it ever again."

Shinyoung had both of her palms clasped together as she begged at her ever so loyal knight, Minghao. However, the lean and tall male didn't buy her bribe at all. Of course, they had always been close but he rather not risk his position and trust from his general which was also a previous King, by allowing the most important lady in the kingdom sneak out.

"But I've done this million of times when I was a Princess!" Shinyoung tried to argue, begging to let her out as she missed the woods for some reasons. "Exactly, my lady. That was when you were a Princess, now you're a Queen. You are absolutely never allowed to leave this castle without a companion, it's too dangerous." Minghao reasoned.

"Minghao, please. I've had such a horrible day. The court is currently taking consideration of my marriage and it's all because of that stupid old man!" Shinyoung fumbled with her dress. She became more annoyed when she remembered the scene in the court where half of the people in there agreed to the 'old man's' suggestion of marrying her off to another kingdom's prince, for political benefits.

"He's so ancient! Sticking to the rules, 'can't rule without a king'. Whatever!  If he loves the King so much, why don't he-"

"Alright, fine. You can go." Minghao sighed, he could not believe he just allowed her and let himself in danger. "But! You have to be back before dusk or else I will vote for your marriage." He threaten before receving a quick hug from the Queen. He covered for her and watched her go deep into the forest. He wondered why she wanted to go so badly, but wouldn't dare to stop her.

Unknowingly, Shinyoung found herself riding towards the wolves' cottage. She didn't know why, but she missed that place the most. The place that she was once afraid of when they kidnapped her had now became her most favourite place. She hopped off her horse and removed the hood off her head as she patted her horse.

She knocked the door out of habit although she knew that no one would answer, the thought sadden her. She gave the door a light push and it opened. Surprisingly, the house didn't look empty except for the fact that it was unoccupied. Nonetheless, everything else was there. As if they took nothing but themselves to leave.

The furniture and the curtains were still there, just like how she remembe