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
"We need to talk. I've got so many questions for you, dummy." Amaris pondered.I was still staring blankly at the giant rock blocking the passage, thinking how I could get away from being alone with Amaris. "Hey? Are you listening?" Amaris called.I immediately turned to him, wondering why he suddenly raised his voice. I guess I heard him say something but I was too occupied with fear and didn't understand."Yes?" I gasped."Why are you just standing there?" He sounded irritated now. “Did you somehow enjoy the food that Gili prepared for you?” He added.“Yeah,” I gasped.“Great. But why do you look stiff? It’s like I’m gonna eat you. Are you scared of being alone with me here?” He scowled. It’s really awkward being alone with him. "W-Why? What am I supposed to do?" I stuttered, confused.He rolled his eyes and stood from his seat. He approached me and snatched my hand to drag me somewhere. My heart was thumping audibly as I felt the odd comforting warmth of his hand. Come to think of
“Aries?” I suddenly voiced out. Not sure if it was me who spoke, or the other voice inside me. When I realized what I just called him, I immediately gagged my mouth with my shaky hands. Why is this voice bothering me again?“What did you call me?” He pondered, giving me a menacing look. “You’ve also called me by that name the first time we met. Who is this Aries? I’ve been having nightmares with a little girl crying out that name to me.” He seemed confused and exasperated while his right hand was gripping frantically at the wooden barricade. Even though it’s only the moonbeam that gives light to the night, I could clearly see the veins protruding on his hands.“S-So you’re also having recurrences about this name?” I asked warily. Just wanting to confirm we’re on the same boat. “Yes.” He responded firmly.I was astonished for a moment. So there’s probably a crucial possibility that this man and Aries are connected. But how? As much as I remember, that boy is not a witch but Amaris is.
I tucked myself closer to the warm thing beside me. It’s so comforting, like I don’t want to get up from my bed anymore. I can’t believe I was able to sleep after all the trouble that happened yesterday. Now I’m here being lazy to get up. But then I remembered I have a task to be done today. I need to search for the scroll and Nemiah’s diary as well. I wonder where Amaris slept last night. I slowly opened my eyes, only to figure out that the thing that was keeping me warm was Amaris’s body. He’s sleeping beside me! My head is even resting on his arm. How did this happen without me noticing his movement? Did I really sleep so well last night that I didn't even realize he was laying beside me? I tried to feel my body. I hope nothing happened while I was sleeping.His face was so close to mine and he seemed so deep in his sleep. This jerk! What was he thinking and why did he sleep here next to me? But I end up being mesmerized by his beauty. His long lashes were so beautiful I wish mine