"Nimue" Bellona finally revealed the truth. Nimue had been the person feeding her with lies since she was a child and she was so gullible that she believed her.Nimue had manipulated her into attacking Zephyr in order to kill him. If Zephyr had not been her mate, she would have been long dead because he wouldn't spare her. She was only alive for this long because Zephyr loved her else, he would have killed her the moment she first attacked him in his office."Do you know the reason why she's doing this?" Zephyr asked because there must be a reason why Nimue was hell bent on destroying him. He doubted she was doing it just for fun. She had a motive and he needed to find it out inorder for him to know how to attack."Uhm--" Bellona tried to think of an answer but she couldn't find any as she had never heard Nimue talk about anything of that such. "She only said she's training me to be strong enough to challenge you for killing my parents." She responded truthfully. This was always Nimu
. "Where's Antonio?" Bellona asked, breaking the silence after the kiss. It wasn't the uncomfortable kind of silence. They were both comfortable and she just remembered so she had to ask."He's probably in his room. He doesn't like to associate with us" Zephyr said. He had taken notice of Antonio's behavior towards him and his pack members. The man always kept to himself and whenever he wasn't with Bellona, he'd be in his room, all by himself. Zephyr knew he was just trying to avoid problems and he liked him for that because Zephyr knew that if Antonio was acting normal, they would have had a clash already. The two were like salt water and fresh water. They never agreed "I can send for him if you wish to see him" Zephyr added."No, don't worry, I'll see him later" Bellona didn't want to stress Antonio by calling him out because she knew very well that the man was an introvert and he liked his personal space."Okay" Zephyr said, not prol
That night, Zephyr, Bellona, Antonio and Gwydion head out on their journey to Nimue's house. Despite the persistent pleading from both Antonio and Zephyr to stay back, Bellona blatantly refused and insisted on going with them.They had asked her to stay back and told her that they could handle it on their own but she insisted on going with them. Knowing how stubborn Bellona was, they gave up. There was nothing they would say to her to make her change her mind.That is how she is. Whenever she decided on something, whenever backed down till she reached her goal.In no time, they got to Nimue's place and as expected of a witch, it was eerily quiet but they weren't scared, instead they were motivated. They had hope that they must find a clue.They observed the outside to be sure there was no threat whatsoever and when they were convinced that the coast was clear, they proceeded to walk in.Zephyr pushed open the door and strangely enough, it was unlocked."Search everywhere for clues. Ca
"That's brilliant" Bellona said and immediately began searching for a piece of paper that'll they'll use to write the letter.In no time, she found a piece of paper. "What do I write?" She asked out loud."Will they not figure out the difference in the handwriting?" Antonio asked."I can copy people's handwriting." Bellona said. "So what do I write?""I'm on it." Zephyr said. "Just write I'm on it."Bellona nodded and wrote the letter. When she finished, she handed it over to Gwydion who folded it and put in the claws of the bird and then casted a spell on it so they'd be able to trail it.When he was done, she went to the window and let it go."Come on, let's go." Zephyr said and they all left the house to his vehicle and drove off immediately.They followed the signal coming from the bed till the road became deserted and they entered a forest."Are you sure this is the right path?" Bellona said. She was starting to get worried."It is." Gwydion said confidently.In no time, the sign
"Mum? Dad?" Bellona gasped. "What are you doing here? Aren't you supposed to be dead?" She asked, unable to believe what was happening at the moment. Her parents died so many years ago so who were these people that looked and sounded exactly like them. If it was only her mum or her dad she saw, she'd have thought it was someone who looked exactly like them but this was not a clone. She was sure they were her parents. Because when they first saw her, they couldn't hide the surprise in their eyes."I-- we" The man stuttered as he tried to form words only to be interrupted by his wife."What are you talking about? We have no idea who you are," She said with a loud, defensive voice then looked up at her husband. "Right, honey?""Y-yeah" The man said, obviously stuttering."What's going on here?" Zephyr asked, confused by the whole situation."Are you parents not dead?" Antonio chimed in. "So how come you say they're your parents?""They are supposed to be" Bellona muttered in disbelief.
"I brought a present for you, Nimue" Bellona began, "do you know them?" She asked Nimue, referring to her parents."I have no idea who they are." Nimue denied, causing Bellona to chuckle and made her to wonder if Nimue would ever change. The woman was filled with lies and evil."Quit it already, Nimue. They already know the truth." Bellona's fake mum snapped. She didn't like that Nimue wanted to deny them, she's supposed to be the one to be blamed. After all, she brought them into this."How pitiful, you finally caught me." Nimue laughed wickedly. "After so many years. Not impressive.""Haven't you heard the saying ninety nine days for the thief and one day for the owner?" Bellona asked. "Today is my day." She smiled widely but it wasn't one that showed happiness."What's the worst you can do." Nimue chuckled fearlessly."Don't worry, you'll see it soon. For now, I have few questions." Bellona said."Don't waste your time. I won't answer you." Nimue laughed mockingly."I won't ask you
Bellona was now very eager to find her parents. At first, she thought they had abandoned her but now she had learnt the truth, she was willing to see them."Will you join me to go search for my parents?" She asked Zephyr as they sat in his office."I've told you before Bellona. You just have to ask. I'll do whatever you want." Zephyr said. Bellona could have blushed at his words but she was serious and she didn't want to think about Zephyr."We'll go tomorrow" She informed him as he agreed.The next day, they set with Antonio because for some reason best known to him, he insisted on coming along.The drive to Manchester was long but they eventually got to the place. Surprisingly, Nimue have them a simple address that was easy to find.Bellona took a deep breath before ringing the door bell. Her heart pounded as she waited for the door to open and when it did, an old beautiful lady emerged from the other side."Hello, how may I help you?" The woman asked with a polite smile."I- are y
"Wait!" Antonio said all of a sudden, making all attention turn to him, including Zephyr."Antonio, what is the problem?" Bellona asked worriedly. Antonio wasn't a loud person so for him to suddenly yell out, then there was a problem."Your name is Antonio?" Mr Johnson asked."That's not the problem now." Antonio brushed off the question. "Who is this?" He asked and raised a picture of a little boy that was sitting on the table."It is our son." Mrs Johnson placed her hands on her heart. "My prayer has been half answered. Just like my daughter returned, I pray he returns too.""Did you also give him the pendant?" Antonio asked again."Yes I did. I make sure he has it on at all times." Mrs Johnson said. She didn't know why the young man was questioning her but she felt the need to answer him."How did he go missing?" Antonio continued questioning her."Antonio, what's with you?" Bellona chimed in as she saw the way Antonio was questioning her mom. It could make her feel uncomfortable.