Chapter 21: The Wedding Ritual“I wanted to start that this wedding will be irrevocable,” he started.“Can’t we just fake it?” “Unfortunately, we can’t.”“So, we have to prove that we are so in love with each other, and our forbidden love happened to be fruitful.” He was talking nonsense at all. “After this, we could prove to Lord Vander that you are her true mother. We can entrust Zaya to him while we are settling this problem. We cannot run around chased by executors with her, we need to keep her safe until the moment that they are ready to accept my daughter. We cannot risk her wellness traveling in various weather conditions, sleeping in the woods, and being in the middle of battles we’ll be facing ahead.”“I knew that something like that would happen, but I was in denial that I would be dragging my daughter to a battlefield. I still believe that as long as she’s with me, she’ll be safer than anywhere. Can you blame a mother like me? If that’s what you are planning then,
Chapter 22: Parted ways“Remember what I told you, Zaya. Never hesitate to break this marble once you’re in danger, okay?” I still couldn’t imagine myself traveling without my daughter. “Okay,” she answered while I couldn’t even rest my nerves thinking she had to be away from me. “I promise that we will not take long. Always take care of yourself.” “I will be okay, mom.” She was telling me that it wasn’t a big deal at all. All I could do was to sigh helplessly. Luem pulled her gently and kissed her forehead. He was murmuring something, and my daughter was nodding obediently. He tapped her head before stepping back. Lord Vander came with a horse making me feel it was a wrong idea from the beginning. I did not care if my daughter could see the complaint on my face. “It will be okay,” I glared at him, and he totally ignored that. “I don’t know how to ride a horse,” “It doesn’t matter, you are riding with me.” He mounted the horse, and I did not waste my time and pulled my
Chapter 23: Their Sweet HomeMy mood hadn’t lifted adding up that he was too hospitable to let us in his barn. The ungrateful man did not even offer a bath, we’ve traveled for a few days without a decent bath. He gave me a glass of water while a goblet of blood to Luem. I wanted to protest but I had no right to act spoiled here. Luem hasn’t let go of my hand until now. “You mean, you want me to tell father that you want to have a peaceful life with your wife.” In my mind, I hope that it was that simple. “We have a bigger problem than that.” I leaned on the chair and let him do the talking. “Have heard about the immortal baby?” “Yeah, I haven’t slept well since that news reached me.” “It was my daughter.” His glass broke looking at Luem. “Let me finish first, she’s not but they thought she was. I wanted to explain to them, but they will not listen to me.” He softly squeezed my hand making me turn to him. “Explain it to him,” “You knew that I and my mother were not okay,
Chapter 24: The Executors When we decided to come down, their family was at the dining table, having a family breakfast. Liane was feeding their son and Kuji was reading a newspaper. They were talking about something casually and her face lit up when she saw us. “Zil, did you have a good shower? Please join us here. Come on,” “Klein, this is your uncle Yzaic and that is you, Aunt Zille. Say hi to them.” The boy was younger than Zaya. I thought they’d been together for a long time. The boy just looked at us and then did not even react.“Kelvin, come on. Don’t test your father’s patience. At least say hi to your uncle and aunty.” Then a boy came who looked teeny but surely younger than he appeared. “And this is my eldest Kelvin,” He was wearing glasses and a little thin. I did not know how to have a friendly interaction, so I smiled awkwardly. “I’m sorry, I hope you don’t get offended. I’m not used to being nice, so I don’t really know how to do it properly.” I confessed whi
Chapter 25: Wild Night in the Wild Traveling without a horse was awfully slow. He could not waste his lightning speed all the time and we had to stop by more than five times a day, especially at daylight. Then he still has to conserve his energy for an emergency escape. My impatient self couldn’t help to pout while walking. We should have pulled the horse with us. Although it was impossible. “Are you sure this is a shortcut?” “Yeah,” I bite my lower lips preventing myself from cursing him since I need him to carry me but what was in front of me was a cliff and it was all rocky at the bottom. Around us was a completely deep forest. The tallest trees I’ve ever seen in my life. “It’s okay,” “No, it’s not.” But I couldn’t help it at all. He looked down and looked back at me with an obvious expression on his face like he was asking me ‘What’s wrong?’ “One wrong move and I’ll die.” “O
Chapter 26: The Flooded with Blood “What do you mean got separated!” My mood flared learning that my daughter was not in his house. “Zille,” Luem tried to stop me from walking to Lord Vander. “What were you thinking!” “As I was saying, Zille. We were gathering something to eat. And I suddenly couldn’t find her.” I pointed my finger at him. “No explanation could lessen your mistake in my eyes, Vander. I failed to find my daughter within this day, starts praying!” I got some branch around and flew as fast as I could. I started tracing the part that should have herbs. “ZIL!” I heard Luem calling my name, “Let’s find her together, don’t get too far! Calm down, we’ll find her.” No one will calm down. “ZAYA!” I started calling her name. I shouldn’t have to trust my daughter to anyone. “ZAYA!” I had to stop and use my magic to find her. I closed my eyes and looked at every part of the
Chapter 27: The Coven of WitchesLuem’s POV“Only a witch, can help her,” Lord Vander spoke.I knew no witch to help us, and we had to leave this place soon before more executors came and hunted us. I looked at my daughter and smiled at her.“Mom will be okay,” I could hear her heartbeat and feel her pulse. “Can you climb on my back?” She obediently did and I carried her mom.“Where are you going now?” asked Lord Vander.“Somewhere else.” I could not trust him still. Maybe my wife was right, I should not trust easily. They found this place sooner than expected. Lord Vander never revealed his place to anyone and even jumped from one place to another place.I started running with no certain place in mind. All I wanted was to bring my family to a safe place even just at night. “Dad, what is happening?”“Not now, my love.” Even when I was at my fastest, I could feel someone following me. The night I could fully define fright now that I am carrying two important someone in my life. Until i
Chapter 28: The Buried Jewel of Memories Opposite from how she was known for. The old woman Calla described her as kind, loving, soft, and smart. “Everyone forgot who she was after the night when the news flew to its peak about her mother’s death and her disappearance. She was kind to everyone, she was loved and respected more than her mother at such a young age. Her mother was the current Queen but after she gave birth to her, she stopped being an effective leader. At the age of six, she had to step into the responsibility because of her mother’s constant absence. We call her little Queen and not a single witch and wizard defy her.” The old woman was smiling while telling that to my daughter. “She solves minor and major problems in the coven. But as she grows older, she becomes more acquainted with the setup; learns why her mother was always not around, and learns the dark truth behind the majestic coven she led. She got tired, drained,