"Okay, if that's what you want to hear then, tell me your name, would you mind?" Said the huge man."My name is Loius, and I'm a witch! I guess you already know that I'm a Witch, right?" "I'm, Gama! I am the leader of this gang. You have all about us, he told you everything that you needed to know about us," he pointed at the man who had narrated to me the motives behind the criminal career path they have chosen."Yes, he told me what I needed to know but, I guess you have more to tell me, at the right time, I guess."He smiled for a few seconds and said, "well, I have no problems with that. When the time comes I will tell you anything you want to hear, just like you have said but right now, I think we need to hear from you, specifically, the job you have for more than two dozen men.""Well, Gama, that will be great but, I insist you should tell me who had pinned you guys with magic spells?" He looked at his silent comrades and then began narrating what happened that very day. When
I believe Gama and his men felt guilty. I could tell that from the expression on their faces. Indeed, no one is perfect at predicting things but, I was sure that the men standing right in front of me have repented."Now, listen to me all of you," I sensed that all of their attention was on me at that moment. "You shall redeem all of your evil deeds by doing the right thing. And what's the right thing you could do? I know that some of you will ask that question. That's right! Here is the thing, I want all of you to fight on my side when I take on Magaritha. I want you all to engage her army and let's put an end to her terror. This is the only way you can redeem yourselves!" Everywhere seemed to be silent as I was speaking, it was a good sign that they were paying close attention to all I was saying. However, I lacked the power to determine if all of them will buy into my idea, including their leader. Whatever they are going to say in the next few minutes will determine the level of the
"I see, you are not too good at drinking alcohol?" Asked Gama."Yes, I'm not. Thank you so much for your hospitality but, I think it's time to rest. We have to rest and tomorrow we will proceed with our task.""Yes, you are right Miss Loius!" He turned around to leave. He was not leaving me but, he was going back to where left his men, a few distances apart under another huge tree. He walked only ten metres when all of a sudden, he stopped and began walking back in my direction. I wondered what could have made him change his mind and turn towards me again."Miss Loius," he began speaking while he was still a few metres away from me. "I was wondering, where are we going to meet you in the morning so we could go into Muldoch together? Do you have a place to stay? I mean, do you have a place to pass the night?" He paused for a few seconds to hear my response. I wasn't going to answer him as soon as he had expected. I needed to do some thinking because I was yet to come up with a plan the
We arrived at the camp about an hour later, which makes it an hour ride on our horses. There was nothing impressive at first about the camp until I climbed down from my horse and began touring the vicinity. The camp was located deep in the forest, about ten miles away from Muldoch. There was no way anyone could have suspected that a camp hosting criminals was built there. It was a genius idea on the part of Gama and his men to build their camp in such an isolated area. Yes, I guess he should be commended for that. The little houses were made of tents and in each of the tent houses, were burning candles. I wondered who was looking after the camp while the men goes out to rob people. Since Gama was in my company as I tour the tent house one after the other, I had to ask him who is always in charge of the camp whenever they are out for an operation. He did not hesitate to answer me."We have some women who had committed one crime or the other for that, they were ostracized from their to
"Steve! Is that you?" I asked. It was the first I spoke ever since Gama took me to see Steve. I guess my voice must have sounded familiar to him, just like the way he did to me. The curiosity of his steps as he hurriedly drifted closer made me to further suspect that this must be the Steve I know."Louis, is that you?" He asked with a surprised look on his face, although I could not see the full expression on his face, I managed to get a little view of it. "wait a minute!" He exclaimed and quickly ran into the nearest tent. By the time he came back, I was alert and was Gama who was yet to say any word. I believe that what was happening seemed to have left him dumbfounded. Steve was holding a burning candle in his left hand when he came out of the tent in a hurry. He quickly inched closer to me and raised the candle above my head. He was about to scream in excitement when Gama intervened."Why are you behaving so strange, Steve? What's going on here? I don't get this at all!" Gama's
Gama saw that our drama was deeper than what he thought so, he remained silent and listened. Steve never stopped feeling excited and neither was I. Because we had plenty of things to discuss, he suggested that we go inside his tent. At that moment, Gama decided on his accord that it was time to leave."Alright guys, I will leave the two of you to finish what you have started." Gama turned to face Steve. "You owe me a lot of explanation. I still didn't get what exactly is going on here but, I do hope to hear from your later." He walked away leaving Steve and me standing all alone.We walked into the tent where he came out of, the first time I and Gama came looking for him. I guess that was his tent or at least, that was where he spends the night. We sat on the mat which he spread all over the floor of the tent and began talking. "What happened? Where were you taken to when they captured you?" My curiosity about Steve was gradually coming to play. I needed to know what happened back
Indeed, I pretended to be an idiot at then. How could he say that Derek and Bradley were alive when I saw them die? I wondered if I was the individual not making sense at that moment."Listen, Louis, I know you have your doubt but, it's true. Both of them are healthy and alive. Yes, they fell dead right in front of you but, there is something you are missing, you seem to have forgotten that Magaritha was there with them. The Almighty Magaritha knew that the two of them were important to her cause and therefore, used a forbidden magic practice to bring them back to life. I know that what I just told you now, sounded like a fairy tale but, bear it in my that I speak nothing but the truth.""I believe you, I know what Magaritha is capable of. I know she will not stop at nothing if she is determined to accomplish her goals, maybe that was what happened back there.""The earlier we stop underestimating her powers the better for us all," said Steve, as he appeared to continue from where I
We had dinner outside the tents and afterwards, I was shown to my tent where I slept and woke up the next morning.At twilight, I heard someone calling my name, his voice was familiar. Because I was just awakening, it took my senses a few seconds to come to an agreement about who he was. It was Steve. "Good morning Loius, and how was your night?" He asked."Fine thanks! How about you? I hope you had fanatic sleep?" "Mmmhmm!" He nodded yes to my inquiry. "I was just checking on you to see how you are faring!""Thanks, little brother, that's so kind of you," I smiled. "We can for a Walk after freshening up, what do you think about that?" "I think that will be nice!" I said. I had hardly finished speaking when Gama arrived."Good morning, everyone!" He greeted us and we replied."Good morning Mr Gama," I replied and so was Steve.Gama wanted to turn around and live but he halted his movement. "I just overheard the both of you talking about going for a walk, do you mind if I join 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