Chapter 298
“Flora, are you alright?” Amelie asked worriedly as she grasped her younger sister’s arms. “That lady didn’t do anything to you, did she?” She was panicked thinking it must be Ophelia, who approached Flora.
“No. But why are you reacting like this?” Flora was confused. “Do you know the lady I met p>
“Flora, maybe I know. What did she tell you? What’s her name?” Amelie questioned.
“She didn’t tell me her name. I kept asking her, but she dodged that question,” Flora replied. “I did feel something odd about her. She insisted that I wear this locket if I wanted to recover what I had lost,” she added.
Amelie’s brows furrowed. She felt it was definitely Ophelia, who was trying to create a stir using Flora.
“So, were you going to wear it?” Amelie waited for her reply.
“What do you think?” Flora searched for the same answer in her sister’s eyes. “Do you think I’d have worn it? Do you think I’d have listened to the lady, who kept telling me that I wasn’t wrong, but people around me were, who constantly made me feel low, especially your mate? What do you think of me, Amelie p>
The questions didn’t baffle Amelie. “I don’t think you would’ve done something like this. If you were to wear this locket, you would’ve done it the moment she said those words to you p>
The answer was unexpected to Flora. But there was a small hope that her big sister would trust Flora. And that hope won. She threw her arms around Amelie, her eyes closing instinctively and she hugged her, carefully not to hurt the pup in her womb.
“I think the lady was a witch,” Flora said after a moment of pause before taking a step back.
“How can you be so sure?” Amelie was clearly surprised by her deduction.
“Umm… When we were in school, we used to be taught the ancient science too. There they would mention witches, who would lure us werewolves in believing that some spells could make our lives better. I couldn’t think of it at that time, but after returning home, I contemplated a lot p>
“Flora, you were always smart,” Amelie said with pride in her eyes.
“Well, I’m your sister. I’ve to be smart,” Flora said, smiling. She put the locket back on the side table and returned to Amelie’s side. Sitting down on the bed with her, Flora forwarded a fruit bowl to Amelie.
“Finish them,” she whispered.
Amelie picked up the fork and started eating the fruit salad.
“Amelie, did you awaken your wolf?” asked Flora suddenly.
“Huh p>
“You used to give a vibe of an omega, but now, I can detect an alpha she-wolf from you,” said Flora with a shocking gaze.
“Yes. It happened not long ago. I’m not wolf-less, nor am I an omega,” Amelie replied with a smile. “Gabriel always used to tell me that I wasn’t wolf-less.” Her eyes filled with admiration for Gabriel.
“That’s such big news, Amelie!” Flora said with a bright smile. Then, as if past memories struck her, the smile slowly faded from her lips. “I-I am sorry for always ridiculing you about being wolf-less. When I should’ve supported you, I became your biggest enemy,” she murmured, her voice filled with guilt as she lowered her gaze in shame.
Amelie said nothing and simply chewed a tiny apple piece in her mouth.
After swallowing it, she said, “Flora, you’re repenting. That makes a lot of difference. You have become mature and kind too. You’ve learned to respect people around you. So, I’m proud of you. Some wounds can’t be forgotten or forgiven, but with time they disappear, leaving scars behind them. However, even those scars leave no meaning after a certain period of time p>
“You’re so forgiving,” Flora whispered. “I think you awakened your wolf after getting pampered so much by Prince Gabriel. You also got a nice family, so all such things must have contributed to awakening your wolf,” she asserted.
Amelie remained quiet as she couldn’t bring the truth to Flora. She felt to keep it hidden from her sister as it would only worry her more.
“Where did you go to meet the witch?” Amelie inquired after some time as she lowered the bowl to the tray.
“Shine café. That’s where the lady called me through that note,” Flora answered. She noticed her sister’s forehead creasing at that mention.
“I’ll go there again and check,” she volunteered.
“No,” Amelie refused instantly. “Don’t go there alone p>
“Why?” Flora knitted her brows close. “You’re thinking the lady can harm me, aren’t you? Rest assured. I’ll be fine. I don’t think she would try to harm me in front of the crowd. Also, don’t hide things from me. I even shared everything with you p>
“Would you have if I hadn’t come here?” Amelie asked.
“Of course! I was suspicious of that lady after she kept mentioning Prince Gabriel,” Flora said, frowning a little. “I don’t want to turn a blind eye to what I did and justify myself. Everything about that lady was dubious p>
“Flora, there is a mark on my nape,” Amelie finally said.
“A mark? Wait! I think I’ve seen it when we were little,” Flora stated.
“Really? You never mentioned it,” Amelie answered.
“Umm… I think I did when we were young. We used to play how to build a home. Then, we would tie each other’s hair,” Flora stated, recalling those sweet moments.
“It must’ve slipped my mind,” Amelie murmured. However, a smile appeared on her lips. “But I do remember playing such a game with you p>
“So, what about the mark?” Flora asked.
“It’s a mark of curse. In our past lives, both Gabriel and I were cursed by a witch. The reason my wolf never came out was because of this mark. Strangely, the witch is alive and wants to take our lives. She did something to me just two nights ago. When I woke up the next morning, my wolf, Selene, talked to me,” Amelie explained everything in brief to her sister.
“That’s both surprising and worrisome. Why didn’t you tell me any of this earlier? And what happened two nights ago?” asked Flora.