LOGINHunter's POV “I invite you all to this meeting and hope that we make something out of it.” “Please tell us Sebastian, how do we stop this girl and her protector from our plan.” a member asked. I rose to my feet on my chair and looked at Nithara like I needed permission to speak, then I moved on. “You talk as if we know it all. If we did, why go through the hassle of hosting a meeting? We need all hands on deck.” “It's certain and we know that Aria is quite a very powerful being, and if I must say it seems difficult to stop her.” “How dare you let faith sink in your hearts? huh?” Nithara scolded in objection to the Hunter's words. Her eyes burning with anger and maybe a bit of fear. “I'm sorry Leader Nithara.” “We have tried in so many ways to bring Aria down or rather make her stop whatever she is doing but things seem not to be going our way.” I look over to Nithara again, waiting for her to say something or at least someone from the room to say something. I
The bowl of water he held in his hands fell to the ground, his eyes wide open as if he had just seen a ghost. “The what?” I asked, looking back at aunt and Lucian to be sure they equally heard what I did. The prophet rose from his elevated chair, he walked over me slowly, his steps delicate as if I was some prey that could run away in an instant. “The gods bless us that you exist.” his hands fidgeting as he ran his fingers across my face, his eyes in disbelief like he wasn't sure if this was reality or a dream. “Uhmmm… prophet Rabi, may we continue what we—” He silenced my aunt with a raise of a finger. He circles me, murmuring words that I couldn't decipher. They were spells? Or maybe prayers. He took me by the wrist, dragging me before his chair. He signaled his servants to bring me a seat and while he did this he did not utter a word. It was weird and for some unknown reason, I was treated . They served us food, and our hands and feet were washed.“Okay, prophet… Rabi, can you
“Aunt, where are we headed to?” my heart pounding, not of fear that she might be taking me to danger, but of fear that I have no clue where we are. “Calm down Aria, I'm sure she has her reason for not talking now.” Lucian comforted from the front seat. Coincidentally or not, while aunt Lilian drove, our eyes met through the front mirror of the car and the way she gazed at me, I dared not ask questions till we arrived. “You lack patience Aria, and with you being a witch, you have to have a lot of patience.” Words finally escaping her mouth. “I'm sorry if I disturbed, I was just so curious.” “Curiosity kills.” she said, leading the way to whatever she wanted us to see. We stopped at an abandoned church and who thinks of building a church near the woods? Aunt Lilian walked down, going further into the woods and then she stopped. “What aunt? You can't remember the way to the place?” “This is the place Aria, you don't feel it?” I turn to look at Lucian then back to aunt. “Are you o
The night dwelled in silence after we rescued Lucian, my aunt treated his wounds while I needed alone time. “You are here?” aunt approached, cutting my focus on the star gazing. “How is he?” my voice in low whispers. “He is okay and him being a vampire will fasten the healing process.” I nod to her answer, planting my hands in my jacket pockets. “I don't know what happened there, aunt. Every time I use my magic it's as if a stronger being takes over me and just wants to do things.” “Oh my baby, I can assure you that it's normal when you are new with magic. You just need to learn to control it.” “What if I can't? What if I'm not strong enough to take on the challenges I will face in future.” “That's a lie,” she cups my face in her hands. “You are more than ready darling and besides not being strong enough is what makes the journey more fun, because you get to learn, unlearn, make mistakes and learn from them.” She wipes the tears that roll down from my eyes with her thumb. “Don
“Until you wipe away the whole Hunters only then shall you know peace, but till then we hunt you down.” “Oh shit!” Lucian spits as he stands immediately grinning his teeth. “How come they always find us?” I ask Lucian in murmur. A burning gaze on Hunters that he could not hear my question. “What do you want this time? Don't you have jobs?” Lucian questions. The lead hunter steps forward, a mischievous grin on her face. “You forget that hunting your kind is our?” she smirks. “Hunters attac—” “Wait! Wait, I will go with you. Just leave Aria alone please.” The Hunters pause considering his offer. “Fine. Tie him up, he comes with us." Before they come up to him, I turn his body to face me. “What are you doing Lucian? Have you lost it?” my voice in whispers. He stares at the floor, his expressions unreadable. “This is the only way Aria. You should be safe.” “Are you stupid? You well that these people are blood hungry and giving in yourself won't stop them from finding me.” “But
“I know I took the risk Lucian but we definitely have to find out why they are working together.” “Finding out won't be easy but I guess we will have to try.” He shrugs, stands up and walks over to the kitchen counter. “Is this the first time you are being suspicious of Ethan?” “Yes! He has never seemed suspicious to me, but after the constant hunger for information I knew something was fishy.” “Hmm… You better be careful those you call your friends Aria. The enemies are closer than you think.” “So you think Ethan is among them?” “That's not what I'm saying Ethan. Maybe he cares for you, that's why he is willing to work with your principal.” His voice not quite convincing towards his words, he eyes me then gulps down a hot cup of tea. “Prepare, We are going out.” “Going out, to where? Trust me I don't have any strength. I'm just recovering from the exam stress.” “This is not the time to be lazy, Aria. The war is very close. Therefore we prepare to win a







