After we cleaned up the ground floor, we headed to the second floor where there were more witches gathering at the balcony. According to Faye, they always make a feast in the afternoon until midnight. "Are there any other rooms upstairs?" I asked Faye as we fixed ourselves to look more prominent. We're going to act nonchalantly while the three boys will sneak from the other side of the balcony and pretend to be witches. Well, they probably already know Amaris. So there's a lower chance they're gonna suspect the two.We brought a bottle of wine upstairs just so we wouldn't arrive empty handed. When I finally got to see the feast, I was distressed to see some girls sitting on their lap and trying to entertain them. I even caught someone being molested in front of many people. It was a disgusting and horrible sight. A drunk witch approached me as soon as I entered the balcony. He took the wine in my hand and gave it to Faye. "Can I dance with you?" He asked. Faye and I looked at each o
Faye seemed to be excited about it. We were already done arranging the wine glasses. I do hope I didn't miss to touch one. Now, it's time for the great show.Amaris clunk the glasses with a spoon to grab everyone's attention. The noise started to subside as they approached the scheming prince. "I just wanted to be thankful to this friend," he pulled someone from the crowd, " who invited me to come to this magnificent gathering! I am pleased to get along with this clan. My mother has been so busy looking for the chosen one and has no time to hold a feast for his only son. But I'm glad this friend brought me here and I'm able to get drunk with everyone today." He paused and opened two bottles of wine and poured it on the top of the champagne fountain we've made. He emptied the bottles and it filled all the glasses from top to bottom."Please have this drink as my gratitude for welcoming me here." He continued.It was a bit quiet and I wondered if I should clap first. I was relieved when
It was almost dark outside. Dubheasa's armies are probably heading to the village now. We need to go there quickly to alarm the people. But how can we save them? Would the cave be enough to keep us from the fire? I couldn't think of anything. If we try to stop them, we'll only have a small chance since there are so many. I shook my head. Come what may. We'll try to convince them to leave the village first."The problem now is how we are going to bring all these girls to the cave?" Namir pondered."Oh." I gasped. I forgot about that. Would it be possible to call more birds in the air? "Correction. We're not just going to bring the girls. Also these gals whom we have removed the curse." I corrected him. We're now in the kitchen planning to escape that place."Why would you save them too? They're horrible people. I understand they're no longer witches now but they still committed a great sin!" One of the girls argued and everyone agreed to her.I sighed. "I know. But they're normal peopl
It was still raining so hard. I wondered if Dubheasa is still planning to attack the village with this kind of weather condition. I thought about the queen and the kids. I hope they're alright and not worrying about us. If we can only send a message to them that we won't be able to return tonight. "What was that journal all about? Why did you suddenly cry earlier?" Caius was intrigued. He reclined his back on the wooden barriers to face me. It felt strange. This balcony was in trouble just a while ago but now all I can hear is the dripping sound of the rain and Caius's breathing. "Hey? Am I not allowed to know?" He woke me up from my deep thoughts.I stared at his eyes, weighing if it's right for him to know about what that journal was all about. But he seemed so eager to know about it."It's my diary." I answered."Then why did you give it to Amaris?" He wondered with a confused look on his face."Because the diary was all about him." I confessed to him. His face was contorted in d
I guess it's already six in the morning but the rain was still pouring so hard. It's a good thing because Dubheasa won't get the chance to make a fire at all. But our problem now is, how are we going to get everyone to the cave? We don't have anything to ride on. I can't call the eagle right now since it's still raining. What can we possibly do now?"What's bothering you?" Namir asked when he caught me staring into nothing. I was still on the balcony, wrapped with the blanket, and taking some time to think of a possible way to get everyone out. "Do you think I can call something else aside from an eagle?" I wondered, still staring blankly at the pouring rain. I was bothered when Namir suddenly burst into laughter. "What's funny?" I grumbled."I wonder why you're deep in your thoughts. And this is what you were just thinking about." He chuckled."Why? Were you thinking of something else?" I wondered. My brows furrowed while my eyes squinted at him, waiting for his answer. He stopped s
Namir, Caius, and Amaris were almost done tying the witches on the horses. I wondered why they were still unconscious until now. I've checked them and they're still breathing but it's odd that they haven't woken up until now. I feel pity for the three boys. They've been working so hard to gather all the witches. Their clothes are now soppy because of the rain."Nemiah. Everyone is ready now." Faye came with the other girls following her."Did they grab something to cover themselves from the pouring rain?" I checked."Yes." Faye answered. "I'm just worried because most of them don't know how to ride on a horse." "Don't worry. They don't need to be experts. These horses already know where we are going." I winked at her.Her eyes widened in disbelief. "Seriously?" She gasped. I just nodded and gave her a reassuring smile. "Let's go?" I led the way outside. The raindrops were tickling my skin but I love it. "Hey?" Caius approached me. "Why didn't you get yourself something to cover too
“What is this place?” I jumped off the horse to get a better look at the breathtaking view of the paradise we were currently in. I heard everyone gasp in awe as they entered the portal. We were on concrete pavement and it was leading to a stunning white palace ahead. It was three times bigger and extravagant than that of Queen Morrigan's palace. Looking from afar, everything was painted in white and the windows seemed to be made of dazzling gold. What kind of people are living here? Or are they even people? This place is terrifically marvelous. I badly wanted to ask the horses since they're the one who brought us here. But it won't make sense since I don't understand them. I wonder if Namir could do that for me. I wandered my eyes around. There are thousands of white roses along the path. It looks exactly like what we have in Kuu's cave. Did those roses come from here? I could also hear the calming sound of a gushing falls somewhere. I wonder how this kind of bewildering place exists
"What are you doing!" I was finally able to get my energy back. I pushed him as hard as I could. He started to faint and fell on his knees. He spewed some black pearls like that of what Druji has vomited when I touched her. It vanished in the air as soon as it touched the ground.I dashed to approach him and gently rubbed his back. "Are you feeling alright now?" I fretted.He raised his head and wiped his mouth with the back of his hands. Grinning at me, he said, "More than alright." Then his eyes lowered on my lips, making the blood rush throughout my body. I could feel my face burning so I quickly stepped away from him."Pervert," I grumbled to myself as I touched my lips with my shaking fingers. "Why did you do that? You could have just touched me." I complained. Amaris chuckled as he got up and dusted off his pants. "Because I want to remove the curse that way. It worked perfectly though.""I shouldn't have stepped out for you.""But you did. Why did you?" He teased me, gliding s