Chapter 74


    ‘Ironically, I think it’s in your best interests to know about what we’re doing to save this world from being


    destroyed, and maybe, by some miracle, you’lle to some type of mutual respect for us witches.


    Fern exins.


    ‘It has been entrusted upon Yiselda for the previous two hundred years to take over Pandora’s Box and


    stay there. It was known as the Midnight Covenstead for generations until the Vampire King went


    insane and summoned Shadow Reapers and Grimghouls and released them into the world. Many


    werewolves were killed, and their domains were seized. It was only a matter of time before they


    infiltrated human settlements, and as you know, humans must never learn about the supernatural side


    of our world.


    Many witches banded together and used their power. We were able to imprison the Vampire King and


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    his minions inside the Midnight Covenstead, where spells were put to keep them locked up for good.


    Centuries had passed, and the witches and wolves had coexisted peacefully until the Alphas were


    dissatisfied with the love and adoration we got from their pack members. They lied to their pack


    members, iming they were cursed and that all witches must be in, so we can’t control them with


    spells. As a result, they set out to find us. It was thergest witch hunt in history.


    Yiselda was the only survivor of the Midnight Coven after the witch hunt. She remained there, keeping


    the charms and spells in ce, knowing it was now her responsibility to keep the world safe. Years


    humans. We were too little at the time and didn’t know till she brought us in. Since then, she has


    served as our mother, teacher, and protector. She remains at Pandora’s Box to this day in order to


    protect us all.’ Fern exins.


    Do you think we’re going to believe that?’ A Vampire King, Shadow Reapers, or Grimghouls have never


    existed. Everyone is aware of the past. Witches used their magic against us for selfish reasons, which


    is why you were wiped out, Alpha Be sneers.


    That ispletely false!’ Fern yells.


    Alpha Be stands, ‘We will take our leave to discuss this, and we will return tomorrow with our


    decision,’


    ‘What decision? There isn’t anything to decide.’ Magnus growls.


    ‘The decision on whether or not to allow the witches to stay and stay alive, Alpha Be smirks, turns,


    and goes out the door, followed by Alpha Amir and Alpha Theaton before they all leave. Alpha Amir


    the pack until we return tomorrow, he smiles.


    ‘They can’t be serious?’ Fern is concerned.


    “You and your sisters are part of this pack. We won’t allow them to harm you, any of you.’ Magnus


    says.


    Reaper flies towards the Alphas, swooping them and then flying back up.


    ‘What in the world was that?’ Alpha Be says, his head tilted.


    I’m not sure. All I saw was ck mist, says Alpha Theaton.


    Witchcraft, perhaps?’ Alpha Amir says, returning his gaze to the packhouse.


    Reaper caws and charges at them once more. This time, theye across a big ck raven. They run


    from our territory. escaping Reaper


    Reaper flies inside the house andnds on my shoulder,


    ‘Reaper chasing after them off isn’t going to help our situation,’


    He mind– links ‘It doesn’t matter what we do, they are going to take this further,’


    ‘Do you actually believe that?’ I ask, concerned.


    I know, and they’d already decided they didn’t like witches before they stepped foot in this packhouse.’


    ‘When they return tomorrow, it will not be with good news,


    “We should probably see Yiselda,’ Fern says. They all nod and walk outside.  redraws a star within


    a circle on the ground while Ria ces the stones at each point,


    ‘Just step into the circle and say “Pandora’s Box” in your mind, and it will teleport you there with us,’


    Lc exins.


    As soon as they all step in and teleport,


    I enter the circle ‘Pandora’s Box, I think in my head. I open my eyes. I notice arge and lovely house


    surrounded by a dense forest. The home has a red tint, and any framework andttice around it is a


    dark brown. The chimney is emitting smoke, and a window shutter swings open.


    Ria yells, ‘Come on, Luna, the entrance door is this way


    I apany them inside the Covenstead. I’m dizzy from spinning around since there’s so much going


    on. On the bookshelf, books and knick-knacks are rearranging themselves. A broom is sweeping the


    floor on its own. There are cats, frogs, spiders, and even a chicken roaming the area. We follow the


    sound of bubbling water into the kitchen. I expected to see a kitchen ind instead of arge ck


    cauldron. Steam and bubbles float to the surface, and I cringe when I discover the bubbling fluid is


    green.


    I’m so delighted you came to visit Fern, , Ria, Lc, and Luna,’ Yiselda smiles.


    ‘You too, Luna, Yiselda smirks as the witches crowd around and share one giant hug. I take a step


    forwards and join the group hug. ‘Let me put the kettle on, and we’ll have some tea while you girls tell


    me how well you’re settling into Shadow Crest,’ she says. Yiselda turns and wields her wand, saying,


    ‘Lifto Levitatous, Aqua Bedew, Inferno mo.


    We watch as a ck iron kettle glides over to the tap, fills with water, and then floats over to the fire,


    hovering over it.


    She waves her wand again, this time at a teacup and saucer, saying, ‘Lifto Levitatous. The cup and


    saucer drift to the dining table andnd. She says, ‘Spawniate. The cup and saucer multiply to be


    a set of six on the table.


    “Lifto Levitatous,’ she says as she calls the pot of water over to the table. The kettle floats and tips


    over, dumping boiling water into our teacups. I ce a tea bag on the saucer after dipping it in my


    teacup until I’m satisfied with the strength.


    Yiselda hase to join us at the table. ‘How has it been so far?’ she inquires.


    ‘We had a lot of fun, went into town, met many people, and even got free cupcakes from the baker


    when we helped rece the quirky broken fence and sign, Lc says.


    They were very thankful, Ria says with a smile.


    I’m delighted to hear everything is going well, Yiselda says.


    “Well, until today, when the wolf council came to visit us, Fern exins.


    Yiselda almost spills her tea as she stares at me.


    “Unfortunately, they don’t appreciate the fact that we’ve let witches into our pack. They believe witches


    used to cast spells against them, which is why their predecessors fought against witches,


    Viselda sighs, cing her teacup on the saucer.


    ‘It’s a shame their parents and grandparents have lied to them about us. They don’t n on causing


    any harm to the girls, do they? She asks me.


    “Well, they left not in the greatest mood to discuss the matter. The wolf council said they would return


    tomorrow with their verdict Magnus insisted us witches are not a problem and that the girls had already


    been initiated and weed. Alpha Be imed we could tum against them using the witches to


    our advantage. I’m hoping theye to their senses and understand witches just want to help,’ I say


    We even told them they needed us because of Pandora’s Box, but they didn’t seem to believe me


    when I told them why,’ Fern says


    If something happens to any of you, or if you believe you are in danger, please return here immediately,


    okay?’


    ‘Yes, Yiselda, they all say at the same ume