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FORTY ONE
ELENA’s POV
The night is filled with a labyrinth of stars and as we stand at the borders of the forest, Helios raises his hand.
“You men stay here,” he orders before turning to point at me. “Elena, you come with me.”
I nod and take a step forward. The rest of the men stand at ease like soldiers and look at us silently, anxiety written all over their faces. One of them gives me a fist pump and I smile back, grateful for the support.
Helios whistles and rubs his hands together like a little boy awaiting his birthday present.
“Let’s go, it’s time to say hello to the Witch.”
Helios is excited for not everyone gets to meet the Witch of the Hidden Forest. I have heard of her great name before, once long ago when father told us bedtime stories. The Witch has lived in the forest all her life but even without setting a foot out from the canopy of trees, she sees and knows more than all of us combined.
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