Chapter 149

Sheila's point of view

It was already twilight. Darkness had blinded everywhere and the sky had a full moon hanging on it. I was in the cave along with Nikolai and his entire coven of witches.

We had made preparations for the ritual already, and all that was left was the presence of the young female. Everyone was cautious and ready. Tonight's ritual was important. For Vladimir and the Dark Circle. It was important for me too, and deep down the corner walls of my heart, I hoped for my desired result.

I jerked from my thoughts when the cries of the young female filtered into the cave and she was dragged in by the witches and dressed in black. I was told she goes by the name, Lily. She was forced into the creek filled with crystalline waters conjured by the power of the four phoenix stones. There was an enormous magic coursing through the place. It was dark and powerful, and precisely what was needed for tonight's ritual.

"She is all yours," Nikolai turned to me.

I walked closer to the c