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Chapter 16

Author: Nuella
last update Last Updated: 2025-01-09 05:38:52

Violet’s POV

The water crystallised, still maintaining the reflection of the moon on the clear side, and my blood mixed with water on the side of the crystal ball. Gasps went around, and I wondered if it had never happened before.

Even the priestess had her hand to her mouth. That told me everything I needed to know. This was new.

Even Ares maintained the frown that had been on his face all day. Except it was deeper this time.

I froze, staring at all the faces in front of me. “Child,” the priestess said, bringing me down from the high place immediately. She looked at me differently. There was something there… fear.

“Did I do something wrong?” I asked, and she shook her head. “That’s enough. The ritual is over, and the goddess is pleased with the ritual.” She announced, and claps and howls filled the room.

I stood awkwardly at the centre of the hall as people continued their drinking and socialising, still keeping their eyes on me like I might morph into something.

Luna was beside m
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