*eerie suspenseful music plays...*
SKYLA. It’s a few hours later and Dad, Ri, Liam, and I are in the human city, in a small coffee shop that is nestled away in the corner of the town on a quiet street. Country music is playing softly in the background and although it isn’t my type of music, I can’t deny that it makes me want to tap my foot along to it. Raihana has put a spell around us, so no one can hear what we are saying as we discuss the goings ons over hot drinks and a variety of desserts including cream cakes, donuts, and biscuits. A conversation which is completely the opposite of the warm ambience of the café. “The body was in a bad state.” Liam says, pulling a face from where he’s sitting beside me. Dad is opposite me where he is sitting next to Ri. Malevolent is under the table, rubbing against my legs as Ri stirs her coffee, her head resting on Dad’s shoulder. Neither Ri nor I had seen Zayn’s body as she had said she didn't want to. I had wanted to, but both Dad and Liam agreed I didn’t need to see it.
SKYLA. “Who?” I ask curiously. “Not for you to fucking know.” He replies with a smirk, and I wonder who he means, the way he said Dante gets the Alpha position… then who does he mean? Raihana sighs, running her fingers through her hair. “Long day?” Dad asks, putting his arm around her shoulders. She leans against him and picks up her coffee, smiling up at him. “Yeah, Heaven’s powers are manifesting and they’re taking a toll on her and it’s only making her anger worse.” She says. “I’m sure I was never this bad.” “Raf had a way to get through to you.” Dad says. She nods, a sad smile on her lips. “Yeah, I was Daddy’s little girl.” She says, looking away for a moment, but I’m certain her eyes are glistening. The original Rossi Princess, the first-born daughter of the next generation and she is definitely a princess. Dad pulls her closer, kissing her forehead. He’s always been that father figure to her, especially after Uncle Raf died… I didn’t know him… but it hurts, the way ever
SKYLA. The courtroom is dark and almost ominous. It makes me feel like I’ve committed a crime and I’m here to be sentenced. Well, I kind of fucking am thanks to stupid Heather, the fucking Feather-Brained twit. Last night’s revelations had kept me up all night. That prophecy of Heaven’s was fucking intense and the fact she is going through that kind of heavy shit at that age is fucking unfair. I had filled Royce in on everything, well we kinda had a video chat, me, him, Leo, Azura and Kat. We had spent hours discussing it, and once we had switched off, he had stayed on the phone all night with me. Talking, flirting and maybe a little bit of dirty talking. Even when I fell asleep he didn’t switch it off. In the morning when he heard me wake up his ‘good morning’ in that deep husky morning voice of his had made me wish he was here so I could kiss him hard and fuck him. I miss you, Magic Fingers. I’m wearing a black high-neck ribbed top, leather pants and boots. The little brat is
SKYLA. “We will probe the mind of Heather Penbrook first.” Janaina states clearly, looking at the young witch and motioning her to come forward. “Heather, step to the front of the podium.” Janaina herself, steps up onto the dais and nods at Raihana and Magdalene. “You got this,” Raihana says, giving me a small smile before she joins the other two on the dais. Although Janaina will be doing the spell, they will be making sure everything goes accordingly. Heather stands up hesitantly but before she can even step around the low barrier, her father stands up. “I object. How can a witch related to the suspect be a part of this?” Raihana’s eyes flash as she turns and glares at him. “We are in a room full of many witches, any foul play would be seen.” She says icily. “Serafina…” Magdalene says warningly. “I am stating facts.” Raihana cuts her off. “Remember that.” Magdalene frowns, but even without being an official member of the coven, it’s obvious she has a strong hold over them. D
SKYLA. Why am I feeling like this? I stop in my tracks, wanting to tell them about the voice I heard. Of Apophis and what he said, but how do I tell them? Hesitating, I stop before the witches, and Raihana gives me a small smile. “We got this.” She says confidently. “Yeah, I just… before we begin, I want to tell you I heard a voice… and it came from the snake.” I hear a murmur go through the room and know it sounds bloody unbelievable. “And what did this snake that only you can see, say?” Sephora asks. “It said, Daughter of Selene… and I replied, servant of Apophis-” Sephora cuts me off, making my eyes flash with irritation. “And how do you know that it was the servant of Apophis? Is this a web of lies that you have spun after we mentioned the visions we’ve seen. If that is the-” “This is a trial, and every side is allowed to speak in their own defence. Do not pressurise the suspect into not stating vital information, it’s almost as if you have something against her. Do you?
SKYLA. Someone whistles and Charlotte tosses her hair, something tells me from the way she’s dressed that Dante has managed to tell them that Royce is alive. She now saunters to the front. “You may probe my mind, but I would do it swiftly, before anything or anyone tries to interfere with the truth.” She says looking at Magdalene confidently. Mama has already healed Janaina, but she still looks tired and obviously not up to performing the spell once again. “I’ll do it!” Sephora says standing up and strides over to Charlotte, like a fucking bull ready to attack. Charlotte cocks a brow, frowning. “Fine, whatever. Sephora nods as Magdalene frowns but motions for her to carry on. Seeing a slight movement from the corner of my eyes from Leo, I turn and scan the room realising that in the commotion everyone was now at a location that covered centre ground. Delsanra and Rayhan were right behind Aleric, Mama was behind Janaina, Azura and Mama Red were to the right and Dad was on the ri
SKYLA. Leo looks at Dad who nods. “Seeing this memory does make me see that this is a necessity… It’s time to make some changes and be prepared for the future.” Dad finishes. The room is deadly quiet as everyone ponders on this. “And how were the memories so different?” Heather’s mother says, but she seems calmer now. “Because, for some reason, Apophis wants to create discord, and we have some theories.” Dad says. “And will you share these? Or keep them from us common folk?” We all turn and Dad, Rayhan and Raihana frown at Ahren, who smiles innocently as if he hadn’t just asked that question. “Asking for a friend.” He adds, making some of the quints snicker. Charlotte cocks a brow. “Boys.” She says with distaste. I smirk, these kids. “I do agree with the boy, though.” Magdalene says gravely. “Perhaps it’s time for all of our kind to know what we have been facing.” Dad nods. “I believe so. I’ll hold an official conference soon, but to answer that question, we have a theory by
ROYCE.A week has passed since I reached Alaska. I miss her so bloody much even though I see her beautiful face every day, and hear her voice, it just isn’t enough.The plus side that keeps me going is that she was proven innocent. Not only that, but the news of her being also a Lycan had spread like wildfire over the internet, although I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not.Having our own internet service has helped in so many ways and only lately have I found out that it is owned by Leo Rossi himself. The man is a dark horse with an impressive intellect.Speaking of Leo, he had asked me about summoning Charlotte for the trial if necessary, having a strong feeling that something will go wrong and promising she’ll remain safe.I trusted him, and of course, I agreed. It was Dante who had asked Mom and her if it would be ok after he had told them that I am alive and well. As well as telling them that I am the Solaris King. Dante had promised he would watch over her. I think I can tr