VALERIA

The inside of the small wooden house was just as warm as I had imagined, filled with flowers and the intense scent of medicinal herbs.

A table stood at the center, where the mysterious woman was preparing herbs, surrounded by chairs.

At the back, a fireplace with two comfortable rocking chairs, covered in colorful cushions, added to the cozy atmosphere.

"Oh, dear princess, don't just stand there so stiffly. Sit in the rocking chair, let's talk," she invited, and though I was wary, I did