It’s been a week since Vivar died. Druji is still crying every night in her sleep. She hasn’t moved on yet. And when she’s awake, we would catch her staring blankly into nothing. Queen Morrigan is already worried she might completely lose her mind for blaming herself about Vivar’s death. She hasn’t talked to me yet ever since that time she asked me to help her avenge Vivar’s death. And I haven’t talked to Caius as well ever since he confessed to me that day. I still can’t believe it. I don’t know how to respond to him and I knew myself that I cannot reciprocate the feelings he might have for me. It doesn’t make sense. He used to loathe me. Why did he suddenly have feelings for me? Where did it come from?I shook my head, trying to diminish that thought. There’s something more important that I need to do rather than thinking how I can reject the prince without hurting him. I can already move my body like I used to and it’s amazing how quickly I recovered without any medicines. I need t
"He's the son of our mortal enemy. How could you think that he'll help you? Have you been completely manipulated by that man?" He snarled. He turned his back and let out a deep sigh. "I was just anticipating.. that maybe..""No!" He cut me off."Caius. You can't judge Amaris just because he's a witch. He has a big heart too, so I can't blame Nemiah if she thought of asking help from him." The queen somehow got my back. But Caius didn't like it. He became furious about it. "Not you too, mother. He's just making a facade so he can catch all of us once he gets a chance." He retorted. I guess he'll never trust Amaris no matter what good that person will do. I don't understand why he's so infuriated about him to death. He turned to me again with his hands on his waist. "You are not asking for help from that person. Better stay here and I'll go look for that scroll instead." "You don't understand, Caius. It has to be me." I tried to persuade him but he didn't budge. "Uhm.. Excuse me." Kuu
The sky seemed silent with the after rain ambiance and sunset. Red sunbeams lit through my face and somehow hurt my eyes. I covered my face with lace around my neck. This may help me hide my identity but I guess they’ll recognize my tiger anyway. I could feel myself drifting off to the gusting wind brushing through my face. I missed this feeling. But this isn’t like before that we’re just running for a stroll. We’re running to save some lives. I want to convince myself that I can do something despite being unsure how. They believe that I am the chosen one so I gotta impose that on myself and figure out how I should resolve this chaotic world.Not far away, I saw a glimpse of shadows coming towards our direction. Namir halted and we hid along the thick bushes behind us. We peeked through the spaces between the leaves to see if they had spotted us. I noticed Namir fidgeting like he’s smelling something and he’s trying to track where it’s coming from. “What comes into your brittle mind
Before I knew it, I was already being led somewhere with my hands tied. I didn’t know what he did to Namir but I couldn’t feel or hear my tiger with me. I can’t see through the black cloth blindfolded to my teary eyes. All I could remember is that the mad man injected something to Namir and my tiger lost consciousness. I wonder where I am right now. I could hear some other girls weeping and begging to be released. I felt the rocky path under my bare feet. Could this be the way to Dubheasa’s fortress? “Move faster!” I heard a husky voice behind me. Was he referring to me? But when I felt a rough hand pushing my back, it was confirmed. Wherever this place we’re heading to, I have a bad feeling about it. How I wish for Amaris to rescue me here. I know these witches belong to him too. But I’m sure he won’t like it when he finds out I got caught. I just have this feeling that we’ve known each other for a long time. Aries!I shook my head. A young girl’s voice suddenly echoed that name
Though I was wearing a lavish silk gown, I feel horrible for the fact that I’ll be given as an offering to their ugly master. It made me sick and wanted to flee out of that nasty place. I’m currently being dragged by two brawny bald guys to what they called “the master’s chamber.” I kept struggling though I knew I couldn't handle their strength. My whole body is already anxious that I can’t focus on making a strategy to get away from this dreadful nightmare. When we reached a shabby bifold door. The guy holding my left arm started to knock twice. “The dinner is ready.” He announced.I was dismayed by what I just heard. “What dinner are you talking about? I’m not a food you awful witches!” I tried to break free from their grips, hoping I could get a small chance to slip, but they didn't even budge. “Let go of me! I’m not entering that disgusting room!” I shouted right in their ears.“Don’t struggle anymore, you need to embrace your fate. You should be thankful the master fancy you or
“D-Do you really have to kill him?” I stuttered as I gaped at the slaughtered witch’s body. His eyes were wide open and blood oozed out his mouth, running to his body to the floor. It was such a terrible and disgusting sight. This is the second time I saw a brutal death. Amaris is really ruthless, but what’s more concerning is that I don’t care about it.“I will kill whoever I want to kill,” he responded with a proud grin. “But it’s weird you don’t look scared to me now, unlike before.” He added, as he stared intently at my eyes. But then I remembered my tiger, Kuu and Caius. “Have you saved them? Are they alright? Have you also seen my tiger?” I warily asked him.“Yeah. Kuu has gotten back safely to the cave.” He plainly answered. "And I've also carried your frail tiger. Why is that cat so feeble by the way? He wasn't even able to handle this pig." He insulted my tiger."Hey! That witch was just tricky. He injected something to Namir. We're supposed to flee if only that perverted wit
(Earlier before Nemiah got caught.)Amaris sprinted from tree to tree and observed the village people in turmoil as the dark shadows and witches were capturing their victims. These witches were mainly catching young females to make them slaves. Amaris knows that they don't have interest in taking children but they're cruel and just slaughter anyone for fun. From a distance, he saw Caius and Kuu hiding beneath an abandoned house. They were sneaking through the cracks on the bricks to check what the witches were doing. "Look at that arrogant prince. Poor thing. Now that his right hand is dead, he's just hiding like a scary cat." Amaris shook his head and made a pitiful facade. He jumped off right behind them, catching them off guard. He laughed as soon as he witnessed Caius' terrified face. "Surprise," he snickered."Big brother!" Kuu ran out to Amaris and gave him a hug. Amaris messed up his hair and pulled him away."I told you not to go outside the cave and trade these eggs for m
Dazed I was, as soon as I saw a glimpse of the interior. It seemed modernized unlike the houses and palaces I’ve visited in this place. It was just a small expanse like that of a minimalist house. There’s a wooden loft bed beside a round window, girded with flower ornaments. There’s a small chimney made of firebricks. There’s a small round table in front of it and it was full of meals that I guess Gili has prepared. I was lured by the mouthwatering smell of the roasted turkey at the center of the table. There was also a platter of pasta that seemed like alle vongole and banana loaves. It’s the first time I saw this menu in this place. Compared to the food I’ve dined with the royal family, this is simply extravagant. So this means witches are even richer than them?Oh, well. They have magic anyway. That explains things.“Hurry! While the food is still warm.” Gili gestured his hand to the table. There were just throw pillows around the table. The wool carpet on the floor seemed so good