Chapter 4- The great witch

"let it in", I said and ruby opened the windows.

The flapping sound got louder making ruby step back in fear, this act of hers made me chuckle.

"Little Flower".

I heard Agatha's voice and bursted into laughter, didn't expect she was this impatient.

"Didn't expect you to be this impatient". I said trying to stop laughing.

"Laugh all you want, hurry up I'm bored!". She said and the bird flew out the window.

I stood up and entered the bathroom with Ruby behind me. She arranged the bath water while I removed my robe. [sigh], I heard her sigh and turned to her, "spill it".

"My lady, I feel bad for The great witch, she is stuck in the northern courtyard for heavens know how long, I'm sure it sucks...", she said and came closer to help me into the bath tub filled with warm water and refreshing lavender.

"It useless to feel sorry for her", I may sound cruel but it is actually the truth, and like the curious kitten she is, she asked "My lady, why did you say that?".

"No one forced her to stay in our pack, she made an oath with no one's coercion to serve the next alpha of this clan ".

"My lady, isn't that you ?". Ruby asked again.

"Hmmmm", I nodded and continued, "I have no idea why she did that but she did it on her own accord, so don't feel sorry for her". I explained.

"Yes my lady".

I washed up as fast as I could and hurriedly dressed up before heading to the Northern courtyard.

Transforming would have been faster and better but the cold breeze and calming scent of freshly grown flowers is something I don't wish to miss, so I tracked it.

"Good morning Princess"

"Good morning Princess ". I heard this greetings and nodded indifferently, and just like I expected the minute I was away from them they began their ridicule. Every word they said were like daggers pointing at my head but what can I do....

Lena whimpered wanting to go out and tear them to shards.

[Chill lena, it's useless to do anything, I will still be incapable in their eyes no matter what I accomplish, I'm tired of trying to prove my worth].

[Whether they like it or not, we are the next Alpha and we are worth it], she said making burst into laughter.

After walking for a while, the atmosphere changed suddenly. The breeze was extremely chilly just like silver and the air was somewhat suppressing that each step I took felt like I was carrying the whole world on my back.

It didn't really affect me much because I am already use to it, the Northern courtyard is mainly for the witches. All this tricks are just their way of protection.

The pressure finally dissipated and I was able to move more freely. I'm finally here, I sighed.

"little flower!!".

Her jolly voice rang in my ears bringing a smile to my face, "Agatha". I said calmly but to my shock she embraced me tight.

I tapped her back to confirm whether she has been possessed.

"What? can't I hug you? I've missed you ". She said nonchalant making my heart melt, I immediately embraced her back, "I have missed you too".

She gently pulled away from the hug and held my hands, "Let's go in".

"Alright ". I nodded and followed her as she dragged me inside.

"Here have your seat, let chat over a cup of tea".

"I would love that".

"I know you are here on the Alpha orders, tell me what is it about?".

"You won't even let me finish my tea before you talk business ". I joked but I didn't expect she took it seriously.

"Oh my bad, I'm so sorry ". She apologized instantly.

"Why are you tensed, I was just kidding ". I tried to lighten the mood.

"So what is it about?".

I sipped my tea and explained, "We are being invaded by newly turned wolves".

"Just new weaklings! What's there to be worried about ". She replied, being her normal self.

"Agatha, it's different... those things are not weaklings".

"Tell me everything ". She finally replied with interest.

"I encountered three of them on my way back yesterday, They are more stronger that most of the wolves of our pack, let's not even talk about how fast they are... Plus they don't die easily, their heart needs to be ripped out and crushed".

"Hybrids?!". She exclaimed in disbelief.

"Yes, they can only be hybrids, I can handle three or more but we have no idea who is making them, what if there is more".

She placed her tea cup on the table and held my hands, "I understand little flower, tell me what do you want me to do?".

Full respect, obedience and loyalty, I still don't understand why she has it for me. I'm just an ordinary blind Princess, but the Great witch who heeds to no one is always at my beck and call.... How strange. I shall pursue this matter later, for now the pack must be protected.

"First of all the barriers needs to be strengthened, that is what matters the most".

"Don't worry I will handle it, and also bring me one those things alive so I will be able to study it". She said and I smirked, "I was just about to say the same thing ".

"Is that all?". She asked and my sense caught the impatience In her voice.

"For now, yes". I answered thinking whether to ask her why she has been acting strange.

"Quick, drink your tea before it gets cold". She said and tried to pull her slightly shivering hands away from mine but I quickly grabbed her hand, "Tell me, why are you so tensed?".

I couldn't see the expression on her face but definitely she was hiding something from me.

"Agatha, is there something you want to tell me?". I asked again.

"I.... I.... I....". She wavered.

"What is it". I asked trying to be calm but heavens know this act of hers is getting on my nerves.

"I... I might know of a way to help you get your sight back!".

"What?!".