<b>Chapter </b>151
-Maya’s POV-
The n was terrible, <b>as </b><b>we </b>would soon <b>discover</b>. I’d never <b>cared </b>about witches before, but now, leaning against the <b>car </b>and trying to get rid of a blinding headache, I realized these women had <b>a </b>serious problem with creatures like me.
Everything went wrong <b>as </b>soon <b>as </b><b>we </b>got out of the <b>car</b>. <b>Natalia</b><b>, </b><b>Sarah</b>, and I were suddenly hit with a powerful wave of magic. I saw Christisn reach for his gun but then remembered the twins were there. He lowered it and tried to talk to the <b>five </b>witches who had appeared from the shadows. His words didn’t work, and my headache got worse.
I screamed, which made Ivy cry. That seemed to stop them. The witches looked at the kids. Maybe they felt sorry for them.
The woman in the middle stepped forward. Her hair <b>was </b>dark<b>, </b>and her eyes <b>were </b>so grey they looked like empty holes. “One of youes here, and others follow before we know it,” she said sharply. “There will be <b>a </b>big fight. The witches will stay on their side. You should take your kids and
<b>go</b>.”
Riley raised her hands. “We don’t want trouble. The werewolf,” she pointed at the twins, “he’s their father. We just want to take him and leave<b>.</b><b>”</b>
The witches kept looking at us, <b>especially </b>the twins. Maybe they liked kids.
The woman’s eyes narrowed. Sarah <b>growled </b>and muttered, “If those bitches use that magic on me again, I’m attacking.”
I stood up straighter and put the twins behind me. “Please. We don’t want trouble. We’ll leave <b>as </b>soon <b>as </b>we have him. We understand this is <b>your </b>territory,” I continued, trying to sound calm. “We’re not here to <b>cause </b>trouble. We just want to find Alex and <b>leave</b><b>.”</b>
The woman stared <i>at </i>me, her <b>eyes </b>cold. “If he entered here, he’s <b>as </b>good as dead.”
My heart pounded. “That’s not true. I know he is alive and he wouldn’t hurt anyone.<b>”</b>
“You don’t know that,” another witch said, her voice low. “He’s a wild animal. You all are. All you do <b>is </b><b>cause </b>chaos and bloodshed. You kill because you cannot control your beasts.”
The woman in the middle looked <i>at </i>the other witches. They seemed to be discussing something. Finally, she turned back to me. “Because of the children, we’ll give you one chance to leave. If you don’t, we will have no choice<b>.”</b>
I shook my head. “I’m not leaving without <b>Alex</b><b>.</b><b>”</b>
The woman’s face hardened. “Then you <b>leave </b>us no choice<b>.</b><b>”</b>
Suddenly, the witches began to chant. Their voices were low and powerful, and <b>a </b>strange energy filled the air. I heard Sarah growl behind me, and I knew we were in trouble. Before I could <b>react</b><b>, </b>a powerful force hit me<b>, </b>and I was thrown backward, crashing into the car and everything went <b>ck</b>.
I opened my eyes with the most painful headache I’ve <b>ever </b>felt and then my eyes instantly caught <b>Alex</b>. He was unconscious and I struggled to <b>get </b>to him but <b>I </b>realized I was bound to a chair with chains and I immediately called out to my wolf to break through when I heard a woman’s <b>voice</b><b>, </b>“Don’t <b>waste </b>your energy. It’s enchanted. You won’t <b>break </b>through.”
I scowled <b>at </b>the red–haired woman<b>, </b>not liking her mocking tone. “Where <b>are </b>my children<b>? </b>And my friends?<b>”</b>
“Oh, don’t worry about the little ones. We wouldn’t hurt them. Unlike you monsters, <b>we </b><b>actually </b><b>have </b>hearts and <b>care </b>if children <b>get </b>hurt or not. Now<i>, </i>she turned to Alex<b>, </b><b>“</b>as I was telling your friend here, you lot are not wee. All werewolves that enter ournds will die.”
“Then <b>what </b><b>are </b>you waiting for, huh<b>?</b><b>” </b>I mocked her tone, “Go ahead and kill us<b>.</b><b>”</b>
She raised her hand <b>again</b><b>, </b>using her annoying headache–inducing spell and I let out a piercing scream which seemed to satisfy her. Just when I thought she was going to <b>tear </b>my head in half<b>, </b>another <b>voice </b>spoke, <b>“</b>Stop <b>it</b>, Fiona<b>!</b><b>”</b>
A woman entered, <b>beautiful</b><b>, </b>older but still <b>beautiful</b>, with eyes <b>that </b><b>had </b>a striking resemnce <b>to </b><b>Alex </b>and <b>Nate</b>. <b>She </b>looked at Alex<b>, </b>her <b>eyes </b>softening, then stared <b>at </b>me before turning to Fiona, <b>“</b><b>I </b><b>leave </b>and you do this? I ced him under my protection<b>, </b>and you seem to have forgotten that I am the regent here. You <b>all </b>answer to me.”
“No,” Fiona shot back, “<b>you </b>seem to <b>have </b>forgotten that we elected you regent and we’ve been turning a blind eye while you did favors because you <b>have </b>a blind spot for them, but no more. You let one in, others followed. <b>Have </b>you forgotten what <b>happened </b>when their kind attacked us? Maybe you shouldn’t be regent anymore.”
“I don’t have time for <b>this</b>,” the regent snarled.
The tension in the room <b>was </b>thick. I could feel the power struggle between them. I focused on <b>Alex</b>, making sure he <b>was </b>okay. He was still unconscious but seemed to be breathing steadily.
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The regent took a deep breath, her eyes shing with anger. With a wave of her hand, Fiona <b>was </b>knocked unconscious. She turned to us, her gaze softening slightly. “You are <b>lucky</b><b>,</b><b>” </b>she said, her voice filled with a mixture of annoyance and resignation. “I will deal with Fionater.”
She snapped her fingers again, and this time, the chains binding me loosened. I carefully stood up, stretching my stiff muscles. Alex <b>was </b>still unconscious. The regent walked <b>over </b>to him and examined him briefly. “He’s just unconscious,” she sighed, her voice filled with relief.“He’ll wake up soon.”
I nodded, relief washing over me. “Thank you for helping us<b>.</b>”
She looked at me, her eyes holding a mixture <b>of </b>sympathy and caution, “I did it for him and I have ced only him under my protection. You and your friends are in danger here<b>,</b><b>” </b>she warned. “You need to leave.<b>”</b>
I hesitated, not wanting to leave Alex alone. But I knew she <b>was </b>right. We <b>were </b>in enemy territory, and it <b>was </b>only a matter of time before the other witches came for us. She couldn’t possibly stop them all.
“We’ll leave but <b>we </b>need to take him with us.”
Alex’s eyes flickered open, and as <b>if </b>drawn by an invisible cord, his <b>gaze </bnded directly on me. His expression was filled with relief<b>, </b><b>“</b>Silver?” His voice <b>was </b>a hoarse whisper.
Without a moment’s hesitation, I rushed to his side and enveloped him in a tight embrace. “You’re okay,” I murmured, my voice trembling slightly.
The regent’s voice<b>, </b>sharp andmanding, cut through the air. “You can have your reunionter. Right now, you need to take those kids and leave. I’ll send him back to you once we’ve finished with the spell. If everything goes ording to n, he should get his wolf back.” <b>Her </b>tone was urgent, leaving no room for argument.
I nced between the regent and Alex, confusion swirling in my mind. Alex nodded, his expression resolute. “I’ll be fine,” he assured me, his voice stronger now. “I’m so d you came, but you need to take the twins and <b>go</b>. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you about this. I knew it would be dangerous. Christian shouldn’t have brought you here. I have to do this. I need to get my wolf back to protect you. She won’t hurt me.”
I looked back at the regent, her <b>gaze </b>fixed on me, an intensity in her eyes that made me uneasy. <b>“</b>Are you sure she can trust her?”
He gave me a weary smile. “No<b>, </b>she wouldn’t hurt her nephew<b>.”</b>
My jaw dropped open in surprise. Nephew<b>? </b>A <b>wave </b>of questions surged through me, but before I could utter <b>a </b>single word, the <b>regent’s </b><b>voice </b>cut through my thoughts once again. “You two can discuss how I’m his mother’s long–lost <b>sister </bter. Right now, all <b>of </b>you need to leave. Your friends are waiting.”
I stole onest <b>nce </b>at Alex<b>. </b>“I’m still pissed at you,” I managed to say, my voice filled with a mixture <b>of </b>anger and worry. I leaned in and pressed a quick kiss to his lips before turning <b>away</b>. The <b>rest </b>of the group was already gathered outside, their <b>faces </b>etched with concern. I hurried <b>over </b>to the twins, my heart pounding in my <b>chest</b>.
<b>“</b>Where’s Alex<b>?</b><b>” </b>someone asked, their voice filled with anxiety.
<b>“</b>He’ll join uster,” I replied, trying to sound more confident than I felt.
I took Nate’s hand, but when I reached for Ivy, she hesitated. “Ivy<b>, </b>let’s go,” I urged, growing impatient. But she stood rooted to the spot, her <b>gaze </b>fixed on something behind me. I turned around to find her staring directly at the regent, who was standing in the doorway.
<b>A </b>strange energy seemed to pass between them<b>, </b><b>an </b>almost imperceptible connection that sent a shiver down my spine.
Finally, Ivy took my hand, and we began to <b>run</b>. As we fled the <b>scene</b>, <b>a </b>nagging thought crept into my mind.
There was no <b>way </b>in hell my daughter was a witch.Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.
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