5

Silvia couldn't sleep the whole night. Though she had locked the cottage she kept tossing and turning on the bed. Her senses were hyper-aware, she was afraid that he might show up again. 

Never in a billion years, she thought her life would become more difficult after escaping Alonso. At first, she was afraid that Alonso would find her but now her fear was doubled thanks to Hunter. She was scared that he might show up again and torment her. 

The girl stared at her reflection in the mirror as her tired eyes peered back at her. She looked drained. 

She couldn't understand his craze for unveiling her secrets when there were none. How could he blame her for being a criminal just on his instincts? She couldn't even make him understand because he didn't want to listen. How was she supposed to cope with this torture?

Sulking, she freshened up and ate cereal. Once done with the breakfast, Silvia opened the windows and sighed feeling the fresh air caressing her skin. 

The best thing about staying in the forest was nature. She has fallen in love with it. 

Silvia spread the mat before she sat on it with her legs crossed. The girl straightened her posture. Closing her eyes shut she let the magic flow through her veins. 

She focused on her powers and tried to see a glimpse of the future just as Agatha had taught her but no matter how much she tried, she couldn't succeed. The visions come to her at random times. Agatha was teaching her to control it but it was almost impossible. 

Silvia was not only a witch but a seer too. Almost all her visions were true. Though it was great to have visions and know the future, the horrendous fate of people always left her baffled and it pained her to know how someone's life would turn out. 

She had tried to change the future of someone once but it was of no use. The person died anyway but in a different way. But that doesn't mean she'll give up on her aim. 

Though she was a witch, Silvia was unable to control her magic. She could only make someone say the truth by looking into their eyes, and healing minor injuries, other than that her magic was full of flaws. That was why she avoided using it because she didn't want to hurt anyone. 

"You're wasting your time," A deep baritone voice laced her skin with goosebumps as her eyes flew wide and she flinched almost having a heart attack due to his sudden presence. 

Her wide eyes gaped at the huge man standing in front of her and she was immobilized with the shock she couldn't even move. 

She didn't hear him coming. How did he come inside? Her throat dried up when she found him smirking at her. 

"My bad, I startled you," Hunter said casually, his hands tucked in his pockets and thumbs out. He was wearing black cargo pants, black combat boots, a black turtleneck with the silver chain dangling on his neck, and silver rings with his hair a ruffled mess. Those jade green hues stood prominently out like cold icy glaciers in all black. 

Silvia swallowed thickly as she lowered her gaze. She tried to stop the trembling of her fingers. The girl inhaled deeply before closing her eyes as she focused on the flow of magic in her veins. 

She wasn't surprised because as an overthinker she had expected him to torment her after all he found out where she lived. The last few months were peaceful without him but now as he found her how could he let her live in peace? 

After all, it was Hunter Colt who has made it his mission to torture Silvia on baseless claims. 

His amusement washed away when he saw her ignoring him. 

Hunter quietly sat on the bench in front of her. They were on the porch as the rays of sunlight kissed her skin. That caramel dusty skin glowed like a mixture of glitter and gold as he watched her quietly. 

She had her eyes closed and her black lashes were longer casting a shadow on her cheekbones. 

The girl was trying to avoid him but he could see how her eyeball was moving around through her eyelids. She wasn't able to concentrate because of him. Excellent. 

Hunter was planning to keep an eye on her from afar but it was boring. 

"So many months passed and you are still learning to control your magic," He mocked, hoping to see a reaction out of her but she gave nothing away.

"I'm pretty sure you were lying to Agatha and everyone. You were able to save Draken yesterday. Only skilled ones with magic could save someone," He said and a smirk kissed his lips when she snapped her eyes open and those hazel pearls glared at him but then she noticed his position. 

Hunter was sitting right in front of her with his legs open wide, he was leaning forward while his elbows rested on his knees. 

Silvia pulled to her feet and trekked inside, not answering him. 

Hunter didn't follow her. He just sat there smirking while staring at the beautiful scenery. Everything was so dull in the last couple of months. He likes the thrill. He couldn't wait to unravel her true self. 

She could pretend all she wants but he was sure she'd make a mistake or contact Alonso, then he would capture her red-handed. 

Silvia stomped inside her room and she closed the door shut locking it. 

She'd lose her mind if he kept on showing up here like this. Why hasn't Agatha come back yet? 

She paced in the room hoping that he would get lost and she'll be able to breathe freely but who was she kidding? 

Hunter made sure to loom near her every day, tossing mocking remarks here and there to earn a reaction out of her. Because of his constant presence, she started spending more time in the forest thanks to her portal magic. He would leave at night and would come back every morning like a demon of hell. 

Silvia had this great urge to use all the spells on him as a test and if he gets hurt then it'll be fun but she wasn't a bad person. 

If she became just like him then what would be the difference between them? 

If there was some kindness left inside her. She wants to protect it. 

After all, she was all she had. If she lost herself then there would remain nothing but just a living corpse.