Chapter 12. Angry father

Amalia’s pov

My father was waiting for us impatiently at his office. We had no choice but to go to him and face his anger. As we got in he commanded us ‘’Tell me what you were doing?’’ he was looking at Peter with so much anger. ‘’Don’t even try to lie to me, I know you weren’t at college. I gave you a pack and a home, you owe me the truth’’

Peter and I exchanged nervous glances, knowing that we couldn't hide the truth any longer. He started to explain everything but my father got even more angry by the minute. ‘’I gave you a home and that’s how you repay me. I trusted you with my daughter and you outed her at the witches’’ my father strictly said.

Peter tried to open his mouth but my father stopped him. ‘’The punishment for betrayal is death’’ he said putting his hand on his neck ready to rip him apart. Peter had the strength to protect himself but he didn’t.

My magic intervened, making my father unable to move. ‘’Peter run!'' I said. He looked at me with disbelief and worry