"Come on inside?" That was what we heard from Mrs Taylor. "Here may not be such a good place for this discussion."We obeyed her voice and went into the inner room of her store. There, we sat on a sofa big enough to contain the three of us. I sat at the end by the left, whereas Mrs Taylor and Mr Simeon sat at the extreme by the right and the centre, respectively. "You are welcome to my humble abode, I guess you guys need some wine after such a long journey?""How can I say no? Or are you expecting me to reject some wine from you? You know that can never happen, Mr Taylor!" He told her and again, the two of them began laughing as usual.Mrs Taylor stood to her feet and then went to a corner. It was not too bright in there therefore, I couldn't see what she seek to bring out. However, there was a strong indication that he was looking for some wines, given the fact that Mr Simeon already requested some. As expected, she returned with three wine cups and a leather bag of wine as well. A
"It's a book!" I looked confused as I tried to downplay the importance of the book I was holding in my hand. "It's just a book of mine that I like keeping close to me all the time. I forget to get it while I was coming in here. Now, I have gotten it, I think we can start from where we stopped initially.""Hmmm!" She stared at me with a more suspicious facial expression on her. Perhaps, she thought I was not telling her the truth. "Are you sure about what you just told me? Are you hiding anything from me?" She asked while stepping forward. Next, she opened her hands toward me. "May I see?""Sure!" I said. There was no need to hide the book away from her. Sooner or later she is gonna find out, even though I deny her access to the magic book. I was doing all I could to facilitate my meeting with Deborah, the sorcerer. The only person who could take me to her was Mrs Taylor. Without wasting my time, I handed the Magic book to her, as she stretched out her hands in anticipation to receive
"Deborah!" Shouted Mrs Taylor. "I'm the one! We have come to seek your sacred knowledge to be able to overcome our problem," Mrs Taylor bowed her head below after explaining herself. For the first time since we stood still, the dark figure started talking. "I know who you are Mrs Taylor but, I don't know why you would bring that lady standing beside you over here." The figure pointed at me as she spoke. Her voice was unforgiven. She sounded mean."She is just a poor girl who seeks your help and your guidance. She is harmless just like me. Please, grant us our request by allowing us to proceed to your Oracle," explained Mrs Taylor."Wait a minute!" Deborah shouted. "She didn't tell you who she was?" The sorcerer was still pointing one of her fingers towards me as she spoke. "She didn't tell you, Mrs Taylor, that she is a Witch?" At once, Mrs Taylor turned to look at me. Perhaps, she was in doubt about what Deborah has said but, can Deborah lie? The look of disbelief on her face as sh
Deborah began walking out of my presence. She seemed to be walking further into the cave. She walked about out five meters before pausing to look at me one more time. "It seems like you didn't get my instructions, Louis. Follow me! Don't leave any of your belongings here, bring them with you." I had no big properties on me at the moment except, the food provisions as well as the Magic book in my right hand. I have never let go of it. I picked it up and began walking behind her. The path on which we were walking, was never dark. Several candles were hanging on the walls. We walked until we were out of the cave in a surprising move. I wondered what in the hell was going on. I didn't hide the expression on my face. I let her see it. "I know you might be wondering what the hell has happened, am I right, Louis?" She asked. "Well, let me tell you something, this cage is limited and not as deep as you might have thought. It is only a cave that leads to my abode. I know you will be more th
Deborah began speaking with a low voice. It was obvious from the way she was speaking at the moment that something was going on with him. Perhaps, she has some secrets from the distant past to share with me. "Your mother was my very good friend back in those days. She helped me a lot but unfortunately, she was killed by Magaritha. Your mother's sister, Magaritha was selfish. She wanted all for herself and that was why she killed your mother even though she knew that your mother meant well to her," said Deborah."Yes, Lady Gia also told me the same thing. I'm intrigued to know how you learnt all of this!" I replied.She glanced at me in utter surprise as if I had offended her. But, I was sure that I have not said anything bad against him. "It seems to me that you are not listening carefully to all I have been telling you?""Why not, mam! Of course, I'm listening to you carefully, not even a single word escaped from me," I tried to make her understand that I was with her."Back then, y
Once again, we found ourselves in the very first place I have been earlier on, with Mrs Taylor. However, what I failed to understand was the fact that there was an entrance by the left, upon entry into the cave. It was this entrance that we followed. I was walking behind the sorcerer. Only God knows what on earth, Deborah was about to show me. We came to a pool of water in what looked like a small bath. The water was filled to the top. One more thing, the water was transparent, which means, it was clean at least. I could see clearly, my reflection on the surface."I would like you to meet someone whom I have thought will be interesting to meet." She faced the direction of the pool. Next, Deborah pointed what looked like a staff to the pool and initiated some abracadabra. I watched in silence what the sorcerer was up to. 'Is this a rare type of magic?' I could not answer that question until I sees the end of her Magic exploitation. All of a sudden, someone appeared on the surface of
"Eric and Ammon, that's their names. They saved my life. If not for their speedy intervention, I would have been dead by now. The Revolutionists were able to catch up with me as I ran through the forest of Dengek. I was about to be burned on the stake, just like they had done to my other Witch-sisters. There was no hope for I thought that was the end of the journey but then, the Lycans showed up, about three of them!" I told Lady Gia."About three of them?" She asked as if she was expecting me to clarify. She was dead and therefore, a ghost. I wouldn't be surprised if she was able to know some of the things which had happened while she was gone."Yes, mother!" I maintained. "There were three of them but, one sold out. We thought he was with us in our quest but then, it turned out that he was a betrayer. The Alpha among the three wolves had begged to break the curse which was placed on her by Magaritha. Initially, I was mistreated by them. However, each passing day brings with it some
We moved from the pool of water to another part of the cave. It was more like a small chamber. As I watched, Deborah brought out a ceramic basin that was pretty large. She filled up the basin to its surface with water. Then she began talking with me again after, a long silence. "Come on, Louis, come sit close and see for yourself the current state of your friends," she motioned with one of her hands to me as she spoke. I come closer and sat on one of the small rocks which were arranged in a circle around the large basin of water that she had filled.I had no idea about the magic trick that was coming next. Did she just tell me to come closer and see the current situation of my friends? I had no other friends except of course the Alpha and Eric. Was she referring to them?I sat and observe in silence what next she was up to. We looked at each for a few seconds. She wasn't smiling, unlike the way she has been doing the greater part of the morning, I was spending with her. "Give me you
"Sandra, this is Louis, my half-sister and the one you have spoken of," began Steve. "And Miss beautiful, (as he was fond of calling me) this is my friend Sandra. I just met and I'm begging her to go on a date with me," he said."Oh, that's great...what's keeping the two of you then, from going out to have some fun?" I smiled at Sandra as I spoke."We are from different worlds mistress, I can't go out with him," said Sandra.I was surprised that Sandra addressed me as a mistress. I never liked that title, I always wanted to be addressed as Louis. And I'm always satisfied by hearing people address me by my simple name. That was what I had to tell Sandra."You can call me by my name," I smiled at her because Sandra appeared to be confused. "Don't worry Sandra, I said it, go ahead and call me by my name. I have nothing against you.""Alright ma'am!" she said. She quickly remembered that I told her to always call me by my name and not a mistress or any other bossy name.... names that will
"I'm....my name is Steve," he began."Oh, I see... who doesn't know Steve? I do... you the commander of the king's army!" replied the Witch."Yes, that's right...may I know your name?""I'm Sandra!" she glanced at him and smiled. Next, she held on to the handle of the mob stick. She resumed mobbing the floor."Wow! Sandra is such a beautiful name... How long have you been here?" Steve asked.Sandra appeared to be surprised by his odd question."How long I have been? Is that what you are asking me?""Yes," he affirmed. "Oh, come on.... not long ago...I thought you were at the banquet when the king permitted my mistress to inhabit the castle!"Steve grabbed hold of his hair as if he has been disoriented and was trying to put himself in order again."Pardon my negligence..." he smiled at her and continued, "I was wondering if you could make out some time for me, I would like to know you more!"I knew what was coming next. I just hope, my stepbrother Steve will have the gut to let his emo
Alpha Ammon tabbed Steve on the shoulder. "Give it some thought, it's not bad if you do so but don't do it for a long time. I know you will be fine in no distant time, kid! Don't think too much!" he tabbed Steve on the shoulder again before walking out on us just like, Eric did.The Alpha and Eric did not leave because they were heartless and insensible to the plight that their ally was in. I. believed they left because they wanted to give Steve some time to think and put himself back in order. That was how I understood it.Vera was the next in line to leave. "I think I will have to wait at the other side while you put yourself together," said Vera. She walked out too.I never took my eyes off her until she was gone and out of sight.I turned to Steve. "I think it's time you put yourself in order. Remember you are a man and not a woman!""Yeah, I know!" he nodded yes to what I said. "You know how I feel, don't you?""I do! I feel your pain....it has never been easy for me just as it
Vera turned to me and said apologized. "I'm sorry for doubting you. I was wrong the whole time I thought you were lying."I was not interested in her apologies rather I was more interested to know why lady Gia's spirit has decided to suddenly visit me without warning."Do you know why she decided to show up here?""No, but, I guess you are the one who summoned your Spirit."" What the hell are you talking about? When did I do that?" I asked"I guess the letter we read had something to with her.... maybe it was that summoned her here. Moreover, we are in her castle. What do you expect from a restless soul?""I believe you," I told her. "Maybe, I should summon her again!""No, I will not support you on that...you know it's a very bad idea. Her soul needs to rest. Let her be...let her rest in peace."I abandoned the idea to summon Gia's spirit even though I couldn't stop getting enough from her. I felt like having her all day long talking to me. I know deep down that it was not possible.
I listened as she began reading the letter to me."Dear Louis, I know that someday you will find this letter. This is the least I could do to let you know that I have always loved you from the bottom of my heart. You caught my heart when I held your tender hhand'ssandlegs in my arms. You were just an infant who I could not abandon or allow Margarita to kill. That was why I escaped to Muldoch and found a new home--this castle. I have always wanted the best for you but am afraid, I may not be here for you any more. I want you to know that it was never my intention to abandon you but, I will have to. I have no other choice. You will take it from here my dear.I believe you will survive in any condition you find yourselfrselfin. I wish you the best of luck in all you are doing. Always remember your past. Let it always be the basis for your existence... always remember who you are.You are my child although you are not my biological daughter, I consider you one. The love I have for you eq
Later on the next night, I and Ammon, my Lycan mate went to the castle which was to be inhabited by Vera and her Witches. On the balcony, we sat and enjoyed some sweet discussions.Because the Alpha was a funny type, I would laugh any time he comes up with any of his funny jokes. However, he took me by surprise when he knelt on the ground, right in front of me and began to apologise. Why was he apologizing?"Louis, I'm sorry for all that has happened between us. You are the best mate any Lycan out there could get. I'm sorry for putting you through enormous pain. I shouldn't have abused you through those dark times of my life but, I did. I'm sorry, Louis, I want you to forgive me for that's all I ask from you!" he bent his head and never wanted to look at me.I lifted his face slowly to look at him but to my greatest surprise, he was shedding tears. His tears compelled me to cry. I was moved by tears since I can not stand the scene of watching people cry especially, my loved ones."I f
The King glanced at Vera for a few minutes and said, "I know her... she approached me not long and asked for permission to have the castle!" The king looked specifically at Vera and asked. "Is this all you could do?" "No, your majesty!" replied Vera, "I know you think of me as a bad person... I know you think I have bad intentions but I don't. All I want from you is to have access to the castle and keep the memory of lady Gia alive."The king was still in doubt about Vera's honesty. He turned to look at me. "Are you sure about this, Louis? Are you sure you are making the right decision now? There is no going back on my word?""Yes, your majesty. Grant her permission to have the castle in my name." I paused for a moment and glared at Vera."You see, your majesty," I continued, "I owe my life to this woman. When margarita killed my mother, she was among those Witches that took care of me and ensured that I was safe all the time. If you let her have the castle, it's the same thing as ha
Just when we are not expecting him to speak, Steve stood to his feet and began talking."Your majesty, that was an incredible opening and sure that my fellow guests agree with that. Thank you very much for your benevolence but I must ask a favour from you." "Oh, I see...a favour?" said the king."Yes, my king. I need a favour from you...it's a favour which I'm very convinced that you can grant if it pleases your majesty."The King seemed to be impatient as he quickly ask Steve to go ahead and make his formal request."Yes, go ahead and make your request!""Thank you, your majesty," Steve thanked before proceeding with his request. "If it pleases your majesty, may he grant me the ownership of the quarter at the side of the city?""Oh, I see...that's a tough one!" began the king. "That's tough...I thought you said it was gonna be an easy request." The King sighed as if he was easing himself from discomfort. "Anyway, Steve, I have great trust in you. If you don't mind, can you tell me wh
For the next few minutes, Vera remained silent. Perhaps, she has suddenly run out of words... I really can't tell. Or Maybe, she was still thinking about the right answer to present to me concerning my humble request."You are not talking, Vera!... You are not saying anything... Why did you suddenly become quiet?"I asked while expecting her to reply to me immediately. She never did. Vera began walking away from me. I did not try to stop her. I let her do what was on her mind at that moment. At first, I thought she was going to walk out on me. I was wrong, she never did. Instead, she walked only a few meters and stopped.... about four meters so to say.She was still turning her back on me. I guess she was going to say something after pausing her movement abruptly."I'm sorry to disappoint you again, but I can't go with you to the banquet at the king's palace."I countered immediately. "And why will you say that?.... I ask you again, what's the problem?""I can not go to the palace of a