"Well, Bruno asked that I should come out of hiding. He tried to attack me and I ran. Then I bumped into Claire in the woods".
"When you say Claire, you mean the Claire that was working here?" The Claire that betrayed you?" Alice asked, wide eyed.
"Yes. I swear I would have strangled her at the spot but then,she saved me". Alicia confessed.
"How?"
"She once told me she's a banshee. She has the ability to communicate with the dead. So she allowed us get captured and when we were brought in front of Bruno and the King of Syrak, she invoked the spirit of Bruno's mother to life".
Alice could only stare in shock. She processed her sister's words one after the other. It was a pretty hard nut to chew.
"I'm still trying to understand you. But it's hard to believe. I'm utterly confused". Alice said.
"I know you would. Remember the day things all fell out of place?" Alicia asked.
"The day things fell out of place? What do you mean
"Your Majesty. Good morning". The guards in front of the Grand Queen's chambers greeted, bowing to King Azalea. "Good morning". He replied them. "I hope the King had a wonderful night after he left his mother's chambers last night?" The guard that had refused Jade entrance the previous night spoke. King Azalea was bereft of words. When did he visit his mother? Did he sleep walk? He definitely wasn't hearing well so he asked the guard again. "Mother's chambers?" King Azalea asked, baffled. "Your Majesty really isn't kidding about the fact that he had come to see the Grand Queen for almost an hour plus". The guard said. 'Visit your mother today. You would get lots of surprises, comport yourself. When need be, admit whatever is being said'. The lady in white's words rang in King Azalea's ear. This is what she had meant. "Oh my!" King Azalea said, clutching his head. "Is Your Majesty fine?" The guard asked in concern.
Marline arrived at her old cave in the late hours of the morning. She had missed the comfort the place brought her. She went straight to her mirror. "I see you've returned". The mirror said. "Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the wisest of them all?" Marline said with a smile. "Me of course". The mirror said and Marline chuckled loudly. "It is indeed you". Marline affirmed. "You have served me well. What would I be now without you?" Marline added. "Cheers to the recovery of your powers then". The mirror said. A glass of wine appeared in Marline's hand and she raised it up. "Cheers". She said, chuckling. "I should invite Jade over for a grand celebration. And then, we could revise our plans on how to kill the twins. We have to strike tonight. I can no longer wait". Marline said, sipping her wine. "Then contact her immediately". The mirror said. Marline used her mind to find out where Jade was. She
Azalea sat in his mother's chambers, bereft of words. "Mother, I find your accusations rather offensive". King Azalea said. "Believe it or not, you married a whore. I'd rather die than let her give you a child that is not yours". Grand Queen Seria said. "Don't wish for what you wouldn't want mother. Beware of your words, there is power in the tongue". King Azalea warned her. "Exactly. I know what I say because I would go extra miles to live". Grand Queen Seria said. "Mother..." King Azalea started but his mother cut him off. "You're here arguing unnecessarily about something you don't know, instead of asking me why I'm saying this. You think I'll just wake up one morning and accuse two little girls? Don't I have better things to do than forge lies that'll take me absolutely no where?" Grand Queen Seria asked in anger. "Mother, it's not....." His mother cut him off again. "Of course you'll say it's not like that. N
"Last night, Jade came to me bearing news that Bruno is alive. I couldn't quite believe it myself as I had seen to it that he be killed. She then told me that it was Alicia's doing. I was baffled as Alicia had been unconscious. Then she explained that her grandmother used to tell her as a child that witches have the power to detach their spirits from their body without dying totally. Alicia detached her spirit from her body and went to save the boy. When she woke, she then went to a cottage she made in the Redmines for the boy. Jade reminded me of the times I overheard Alicia talk to herself. She said her grandmother also told her witches have spirit animals and she once overheard Alicia calling them Night and Candy. Then she overheard Alicia telling her twin sister that the spirit animals sacrificed their vitality for her to make a healing potion for the peasant boy. That's how he was revived and she took him out of the Kingdom. Earlier yesterday, when she was reported missing, Jad
Alicia finished her bath and they both returned to the main room. They heard the loud clicking of heels and both turned to the door. "Alicia!" They heard their mate yell before pushing open the door forcefully. Alicia's breath caught in her throat when she saw the Grand Queen behind and the furious look of her mate. "Am I not enough? Why go ahead to have an affair?" King Azalea asked. "What?!" Alicia didn't know when she spoke up. Who labelled such an accusation against her? "You're asking me what? Why are you such a cheap whore?" King Azalea asked angrily. He landed a slap across her face. Alicia held her cheeks, the pain stung, her eyes teared up. "Azalea I have no idea what you are talking about. How could you just wake up and accuse me of having an affair?" Alicia asked. "Are you questioning me?" He asked, going closer to her. She shifted back in fright, still holding her cheeks.
"We want to go back so turn this vehicle back to the mansion". Alicia said. "I'm sorry I can't My Queen. I'm working....." Alice but him off before he could finish. "We don't care about your stupid order. Turn this car around or we'll jump out". Alicia threatened. When the twins saw he didn't budge, they gave up and rested back on the car seat. Their mind wasn't at rest. They needed to return back to the mansion. No matter how much they hated the place and the people in there, one thing was specific, their mate was in there. They hated him but they wouldn't want him dead either. They couldn't keep running from their problems and fears. Marline would still come after them. Titus was happy the twins had stopped disturbing him about going back. Their voices were compelling but he had to do as told and which was to turn back at the junction of the four trees. Alicia and Alice decided to give the driver one last chance. If he didn't turn back, they'd have to jump out. Exactly at the
Another car arrived in the parking lot and Bruno jerked his head up to see Alicia and Alice exiting the car in a rush. "Alicia!" He called and her head snapped in his direction. She rushed towards him with Alice by her side. "You made it. I wish I could hug you now but I don't want to attract so much attention. We've already been labelled whores". Alicia said. They heard a loud crash and they snapped their head in the direction of the door before looking at themselves again. "We have to get in there". The trio rushed towards the door but were stopped by a couple of guards. "You can't go in there. The King had given a command that everyone should evacuate the mansion". The guard said. "Can't you see how selfish that is of you? The King is in a battle of life and death. No one knows what is going on in there and you all are too cowardice to go check in out ways to help your King". Alicia said "N
The four watched in awe. Who was the beast? A deep growl and loud roar escaped from Azalea's beast. Alicia and Alice looked at each other. "Grand Queen Seria". The whispered at the same time. Azalea stared at his mother's beast form that lay on the floor. She had taken his place. He jumped on Marline and Alice and Alicia rushed forward to help him but were quickly stopped by Jade who shot a ball of white light towards them. They jumped and it landed on the floor. They watched as the floor burned, bumbling as though acid had been poured on it. "I'll handle Jade alongside Alice. You and Alicia kill Marline". Bruno said to the witch hunter's son. "You need a sword. Both of you". Hundzai's son said. He used his mind and two swords appeared in Alice and Bruno's hands from the weaponry. "Thank you". They said and Jade chuckled. "Bringing a pen knife to a sword fight huh?" She chuckled. "Jade happened to you? Why did you chang