Chapter 108
“Am I missing something?” I asked myself with confusion as I stared at all the lit candles around the bathtub.
Subconsciously, I raised my right hand and stared at it.
Could it be
Out of curiosity, I closed my eyes and stretched my right hand forward, focusing on my magic. Then I channeled my imagination on the candles and opened my eyes before casting a spell.
Suddenly, the flames all went off at once, causing my mouth to fall wide with shock.
“No freaking way!” I exclaimed, trying to catch my breath as an excited chuckle escaped my mouth.
I knew I wasn’t tripping. It must be magic. I’m using magic right now!
Eager to see how far I could go, I wiggled my fingers at the candles and watched as they lit up with flames again.
However, this time, the flames increased in intensity until they started getting close to the ceiling, causing me to gasp with shock at first until I began giggling like a little girl.
“I– I’m no longer a powerless witch My eyes stung with happy tears, which I tried cleaning with the back of my hand as I watched the flames and felt its heat on my body.
For years, casting a simple fire spell to light a candle was a hassle, and I was powerless. I’ve been branded as an outcast, even among my fellow witches for so long.
And now the gods decided to smile on me by awakening my magic.
’Uh, I don’t think I’ll thank the gods for this one, Dessa.’ my wolf suddenly blurted in my head, causing me to blink in surprise.
I hadn’t heard from the annoying brat since last night.
’You. So you just talk anytime you want?’ I asked mentally, getting a little annoyed.
However, to my surprise, my wolf giggled in my mind, causing me to squint my eyes with confusion.
’Aw, you know you could just say you missed me, right?’ She remarked with a teasing tone before adding. ’Anyway, as much as I would like to give a goddess thanks for your magic awakening, I think it’s clear that those praises should be given to me instead.’
I arched an eyebrow, getting more confused.
Before I could ask her what she meant by that, my ears picked up the sound of my room door creaking open, alongside Caroline yelling out with a cheery voice.
“I’ve found a lighter! Sorry, it took two business days.”
Shit…
I swerved my head to the flames and panicked, my right hand shaking frantically as I stretched it toward the flames and tried concentrating to turn it off.
Luckily, I had closed the bathroom door, but I could hear Caroline’s footsteps approaching, and the increasing anxiety I felt made it hard for me to even open my mouth and tell her not to come in.
’Girl, just relax!’ My wolf spoke up in my head, snapping me briefly out of my panic. ’Just focus on the flames and imagine them turning off after holding on to them with your magic.’
Pfft… Easy for her to say when she wasn’t out here dealing with this dilemma.
I grunted to myself before drawing in a deep breath to calm my nerves and then concentrating, while Caroline continued speaking outside.
“Are you okay in there? You’re awfully quiet.”
At that moment, I clenched my jaw before finally, the flames of the candle reduced until they went off entirely, barely leaving behind any smoke.
“I– I’m fine, Caroline. You can come in if you want.” I said with a slightly shaky voice as I grabbed my hair and made sure it covered my neck while I sunk into the waters until only my head was above it.
Caroline opened the door almost instantly, peeking her head into the bathroom before she slowly stepped toward the bathtub.
Her gaze lingered on me awkwardly for a few seconds until her nose began scrunching as she took a sniff around.
“Is that smoke or am I imagining things?” She mumbled, raising an eyebrow.
I swallowed hard before I shrugged cluelessly. “Someone’s probably burning something outside.”
I stared at her anxiously, noticing her reluctance before she shrugged as well and squatted close to the bathtub.
She carefully lit up all the scented candles around the bathtub before stepping back and sighing.
“All done.” She said with a smile before she proceeded to sit on the bathtub, crossing one leg on top of the other. “Now, you promised to tell me what happened at the Blood Oak Woods. You mentioned rogues too… Spill.”
I gave her a judgemental look causing her to scratch the back of her neck awkwardly before she muttered softly. “Pretty please?”
I sighed, shaking my head with a wry smile before clearing my throat and beginning. “Long story short, it was hell. I–”
“Long story short?” Caroline interrupted with a disappointed tone. “Come on, ma’am Odessa. Was it really that bad that you can’t recount the whole thing?”
My fists clenched under the water as memories of what happened just last night in the woods flashed through my mind once again.
To my surprise, the single fluorescent light bulb in the bathroom flickered in sync with my anger, causing me to slowly unclench my fists and draw in a deep breath.
“Yes, Caroline. My experience in those woods was nothing short of traumatic.” I said plainly, a bitter smile on my face. “I was kidnapped, witnessed someone get raped, almost got raped myself if it weren’t for Kaelos’ timely intervention. Ou, and let’s not forget the beating.”
My hand subconsciously went to my jaw, where I’d been slapped, and then to the back of my head, where I was hit by a strong force and knocked out unconscious.
To my surprise, I couldn’t feel any pain in either spot when I touched them, making it seem like I hadn’t been hurt in the first place. Newest update provided by
I guess that’s thanks to my wolf once again…
“I’m… I’m so sorry, ma’am Odessa.” Caroline suddenly blurted with a saddened tone, stretching her hand forward and brushing it through my wet hair. “I’m sorry all that happened to you. It’s indeed terrifying… Especially knowing there might be more rogues out there.”
A cold shiver ran down my spine when she mentioned that last part.
Just how many more rogue werewolves were out there and what the fuck did they want?