LOGINCHAPTER 157: ODDS NOT IN THEIR FAVOR.Hearts raced. Everyone kept their eyes peeled, scared that they'd be the next to be attacked. No one wanted to be caught off-guard like the girl who was in tears on the floor. Everyone was too scared even to dare to help her.They had to watch their own backs selfishly. And who could blame them? This was not a team task. They were given no such instructions. They all came there individually. A couple of them knew each other, though. But that didn't matter right now. Their survival instinct got them selfishly watching their backs. Annie, on the other hand, was worried about the girl who was compromised. She saw some of the girls in panic mode."We're going to die. We're going to die!" one said, fidgeting. "I'm not fucking going to die in this place!" Another declared, having a fierce look. They all began hearing the clanging of metal as footsteps approached them. They gulped, getting all sweaty. Some of them quaked in their boots and their bon
CHAPTER 155: HIGHER STAKES.The girls kept wailing; some screamed out in pain. The pounding in their heads intensified. Annie's heart raced. She looked around, but no one seemed to move a muscle to aid them. "Please, make it stop!" she requested, feeling really anxious. But no one responded. "Please, make it stop! You're hurting them," she said to the White Witch. "There's nothing that can be done. They should have known better than to act in falsehood on this hallowed ground — before not just we who are present, but the spirits of our ancestors as well," the White Witch responded."They erred. Yes. But please show them mercy. They were just desperate. No harm was done," Annie argued. The Elders and the Council looked among themselves, saying nothing."Right now, it is out of our hands. Even if we feel content with the punishment, there's nothing we can do to stop it," the White Witch said."Why not?" Annie inquired. "This is a punishment meted out by the spirits themselves. It
CHAPTER 154: SOLIDIFYING HER CLAIM.Raw astonishment filled the atmosphere. The Council, the Elders, and the common folks of the witch community were astounded. An Elder, Marcus, stood on his feet."Oh spirits," he remarked. "I shall die filled with joy knowing that in my lifetime, I got to witness such a magnificent sight — earth magic." "She commands all the elements with such grace. This is rare. We have not seen the likes of this before," another Elder said. Katharina, the High Witch, sulked, gritting her teeth. 'How dare she steal the spotlight from Rose?' she fumed within as she sat in her seat. Meanwhile, Annie was still caught up in the surge of power she felt as she tapped into her core. Her hair flew up in the air, and her glowing eyes vested her with a terrifying aura. Diana smiled proudly at her, as did her grandmother. The White Witch, who coordinated the trials, looked on in awe, carried away by the magnificence she beheld. "Take a deep breath, and release," the
CHAPTER 153: REACHING WITHIN.Everyone looked in awe at the phenomenon before them, and they whispered among themselves, marvelling. The council and elders were no exception. They were shocked as well. A couple of them were angered that a total stranger, not their star prodigies, could attain such a feat. Meanwhile, Annie's gran-gran didn't look so shocked anyway. Nor did she express any joy. She was just sad. It was for this very reason that she hid Annie from their world, having known the prophecy over her, and the hostility that would follow, especially from the High Witch. More importantly, it was Annie's mother's dying wish — to protect her daughter from the things she suffered. But the wheel of destiny was stronger than a dying mother's wish. It spun back in place, despite the fact that it was put on hold for some time. "Well, we have another one chosen by the will of the spirits," Katharina, the High Witch, declared, having no choice but to do so. "All who were chosen, ste
CHAPTER 152: THE SELECTION.Fired up, Annie was willing to give her best. But that meant jack to the others, especially Rose, who felt she was worthy and more qualified for the seat than anyone else. To her, it was her birthright. "Hey. Let's go say hi to my folks," Diana requested. "I'd rather stay here until the trial begins," Annie replied. She was now skeptical about mingling with the folks there. In her own way, she was trying to shield herself from being hurt and talked down to any further by anyone."Trust me, you have nothing to be worried about. They'll be thrilled to get to meet you finally. Trust me," Diana tried to convince her. "Okay," Annie shrugged. She had no choice but to tag along, seeing how confident Diana was about the outcome of meeting her folks.As they walked over to meet Diana's folks, Rose and her clique threw hateful stares at her. She ignored them and kept on walking. Others whispered among themselves as they stole glances at her. 'If only looks could
CHAPTER 151: NEW RESOLVE FROM NEW KNOWLEDGE.Looking around, Annie felt that she didn't belong there. The looks and glares thrown at her made her feel that way. "Act normal. Try to blend in," Diana said, speaking under her breath to Annie. "Does anyone or anything here seem normal to you?" Annie replied. "You're not wrong about that," Diana scoffed, chuckling softly."Why are they staring at me like that?" Annie asked. She had noticed how the folks of House Dubois, her kin, seemed to be irked by her presence."Ignore them. They are usually pompous because they think no one in our community is better than them. They feel that they are the true royalty, first-class magic wielders, while the rest of us are just second- and third-class magic wielders, and bottom feeders," Diana explained."And is that how it is?" Annie asked. She felt they wouldn't be that prideful if there was zero level of truth to what they asserted."Honestly, I just feel that they are overrated," Diana shrugged. "
CHAPTER 4: MONSTER IN SHINING ARMOR?LIANA'S POV.The atmosphere around us was tense. Hostility brewed as both sides glared at each other, growling.The man I was with and who came to my rescue was Trevor, son of the former Alpha, "The Alpha Who never was," as he was known by. "How dare you desecr
CHAPTER 3: REALIZATIONS.LIANA'S POV.'More. More!' I pulled him closer, longing for more as we kissed. My eyes were shut, lost in the ecstasy of the moment. It was electrifying. I felt such a strong connection with this stranger. His body was firm, giving me a sense of security. I could lie all
CHAPTER 2: STRANGE FEELING FOR A STRANGER?LIANA'S POV. 'What the hell is going on?' I asked myself as my anxiety was over the roof. 'How did I end up back at this scene? I've lived it. The emotions attached to this scene are real. Or am I experiencing some sort of déjà vu?' I pondered. My heart
CHAPTER 1: KINKY DEATH. LIANA'S POV. Gulping, my heart raced as my body trembled. Once again, Carl had me pinned on the bed, his huge frame ensuring that I stayed in place as he kissed me from the neck down to my bosom. With one hand, he had undone the buttons of my pyjamas, and with the other







