Semua Bab Dark Chains: Bound by Fate & Passion: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Lisa’s POVThe black fog exploded outward across the tavern floor.People screamed immediately and stumbled backward, knocking chairs and cups over themselves.My heart jumped into my throat as the strange fog twisted through the air like something alive.“What the hell?” someone shouted.The tavern owner crossed himself quickly and backed away in fear.The fog swirled once around Derek. Then disappeared completely. The cloaked man was gone. Like he had never been there in the first place.The entire tavern became dead silent. I grabbed Derek’s arm tightly. “Derek…” His body felt tense beneath my fingers. His glowing eyes slowly scanned the room.“He’s gone,” I whispered.“I can see that," he muttered through his teeth.One of the men near the counter muttered nervously, “Witchcraft…”Another immediately stood up. “I want no part in this.”Suddenly people began leaving the tavern quickly. Some grabbed their things and rushed outside. Others avoided looking directly at Derek.Within m

Lisa’s POVThe ferry became strangely quiet after the old woman spoke.Even the loud men who had been arguing earlier now sat silently, watching her carefully.The river moved calmly beneath us while cold wind brushed against my skin. Somewhere far away, thunder rumbled softly behind the dark clouds.Nobody laughed at the woman. Nobody called her crazy. Not after the way she spoke.Even Derek looked serious now.The old woman adjusted the thick cloth around her shoulders before slowly sitting down on one of the wooden benches.“I can see fear in all your eyes,” she said calmly. “Good. Fear keeps foolish people alive.”One of the sailors swallowed hard. “How do you know so much about witches?”The woman looked at him for a moment before answering. “Because I lived among them once.”That immediately caught everyone’s attention. Derek narrowed his eyes slightly. “You’re a witch?”“No,” she answered quickly. “I was never worthy enough.”I frowned in confusion.She smiled bitterly. “Many y

Lisa’s POVThe priestess kept staring at Derek and me. Her red eyes moved slowly between us while the python around her neck hissed softly.Then she asked calmly, “Are you both couples?”My throat felt dry. Still, I nodded quickly. “Yes.”The Silverback men immediately looked at her.“So they’re the wolves?” one asked impatiently.But the priestess stayed quiet. For several long seconds, she simply watched us.Then finally she spoke. “There is a strong bond between them.”Derek stayed expressionless beside me.The priestess frowned slightly. “Too strong.”The men looked confused. “What does that mean?” one asked.She slowly tilted her head. “It feels strange. Their scents are tangled together in an unusual way.”I felt Derek’s hand lightly brush mine. Calm.The priestess narrowed her eyes again. “I cannot properly tell who carries the wolf on this boat.”The men looked alarmed immediately. “What?”The priestess sighed softly. “Either my powers are weakening…” Her red eyes settled on D

Lisa's POV"I don't need any evidence to know you're a werewolf, and a northern one at that. Obviously a Bloodshot," Rasha said to Derek.My heart slammed against my chest. "No, he's not," I said immediately.The words came out faster than I intended.Rasha didn't even look at me. "Keep your mouth shut and let him defend himself." Her voice was calm, but it carried authority.I swallowed and looked at Derek. He glanced at me briefly, completely unmoved by the accusation.The guards around us immediately became alert. Their hands drifted toward their weapons as they waited for Rasha's command.The atmosphere inside the room changed. Everyone was tense except Derek.He looked bored, he folded his arms and glanced around the mansion. "Silverfang security is poor," he said casually. "Much poorer than it was when your husband was alive."Rasha's eyes narrowed. The guards exchanged confused looks.Then Rasha's face darkened. "Seize him."The guards hesitated, nobody moved. I could see it in

Lisa's POVThe words hung in the air. Nobody spoke. Nobody even breathed.For several long seconds, the council chamber remained completely silent as every pair of eyes fixed themselves on me.Then one of the elders burst out laughing."This must be a joke."A few others joined him. The laughter echoed around the room. "White wolves are extinct.""The Wildwood Pack no longer exists.""The Redmoon Pack wiped them out generations ago.""The girl is lying."I clenched my fists beneath the table.Before I could defend myself, the Priestess spoke. "No."The laughter stopped immediately. The room respected her too much to ignore her words.The Priestess slowly rose from her seat. "She is not lying."Several elders frowned. Rasha stared at me. "Then she's telling the truth?"The Priestess nodded. "Yes."A strange unease settled over the room.One by one, the elders stopped smiling.Rasha turned toward me again. "How?" Her voice sounded almost disbelieving. "How is that possible?"I swallowed