Wicked Games

Ryker – POV

"We can destroy the Dark Vortex with this spell since Flora is of the Nyx bloodline, which is essential for the spell to work," Chelsea showed me the context in an ancient book. Hope and happiness gleamed in Flora's eyes upon hearing this news.

"We can give it a try," I said.

"We need to go to the Dense Forest near the Dark Vortex to cast the spell," Chelsea explained. "It has to be cast close to work, and then all the trapped people can be saved."

"We can't go to the Dense Forest now. There's danger around and in the pack," I said. Flora's eyes narrowed at me, wanting to know what I was implying.

"We can't miss this opportunity with the blue moon, which is rare and happening in the next four days," Chelsea explained.

"What if we can't perform the spell during the blue moon? Can't the spell work at another time?" I asked.

"Nope," Chelsea said bluntly. "Why can't we go to the Dense Forest, and what do you mean by danger in the pack?" Chelsea pressed.

"I can't say," I replie