Semua Bab Marked By The Alpha Who Never Was : Bab 161 - Bab 170

CHAPTER 162: THE TRIAL OF BLOOD AND FIRE (5). Annie looked keenly at Liana. "What's the matter? Why are you looking at me like that?" Liana asked. "Go on. Finish what you started." Annie released Katharina, and she fell to the ground, groaning in agonizing pain. Annie turned and faced Liana."You're not Liana. The Liana I know wouldn't push me to do such a thing," Annie said, furrowing her brow. "What are you talking about, Annie? I'm your best friend. Who else would I be?" Liana replied. But Annie looked at her doubtfully. "Remember back in college, during freshman year when we first met during orientation? You gave me your jacket. I was cold — down with a fever. You did that for a total stranger. Little did we know that fate had destined for our paths to cross." Annie couldn't deny the fact that all she said was true. Only Liana would know that. "Everything that has happened has led us to this moment, where you take charge of your destiny. No one should stand in your way. No

CHAPTER 163: THE UNEXPECTED REUNION.Stunned by who was before her, Annie dropped to the ground on both knees, bowing her head. There was just something about Florence Dubois that commanded reverence and honor, even without demanding it."Please, stand up, child," Florence Dubois instructed. But Annie wouldn't get up. So, Florence flicked her middle and index finger upward, raising Annie off the ground and onto her feet, like she was just a piece of paper. On her feet, Annie still couldn't look directly at her. "Please, be at ease around me," Florence requested. So, Annie gulped, then she sighed softly, and looked up. "Not what you were expecting to see, eh?" Florence smiled. "I didn't know I was even going to see you," Annie replied."The only person who ever came close, or stood the chance, was your mother. You carry her strength, just as she carried mine," Florence Dubois said. "By the way, would you like to see her?" Annie's eyes widened. "I— I can see her?" "Of course. I'm

CHAPTER 165: BEHOLD THE CHILD OF PROPHECY — THE HIGH WITCH."Where's Rose? Where is she?" Annie asked, feeling anxious as everyone looked distraught. "You're the only one who made it out," Elder Ivana said. "This final stage of the Trial is cardinal. Anyone who doesn't make it out failed. And only one person is expected to make it out anyway." Katharina's heart thumped, and she gulped when she heard that. It's not a piece of knowledge foreign to her. But it was a hard one to come to terms with at that moment. And Elder Ivana was not so careful with her words either."But, if peradventure more than one person makes it out, only she who returns in the spirit and might of our ancestor, Florence Dubois, shall be crowned the High Witch," Elder Marcus added quickly, trying to cushion the raw nature with which Elder Ivana spoke. But they all knew that it was the truth. "I need to go back. I need to find her. She might need some help," Annie said, feeling a strong eagerness to do something

CHAPTER 167: EACH OTHER'S.LIANA'S POV.The night was eventful. Joy and excitement were palpable in the air. It felt like the night should never end. The love and excitement expressed and channelled toward me was unlike anything I had ever felt before. It was genuine. Sincere. Even the leaders who flew into the country and met me for the first time seemed sincerely happy for me.The merriment went on and on for as long as possible. I even lost track of time, for there was no need for it. My joy was full. Eventually, we all retired for the night. My body was exhausted, but my willingness to remain there was strong. Well, I gave in to the demands of my body.Trevor and I bade goodnight to the guests, then we headed in. "You didn't need to leave the guests and the party just because I was leaving. I'm exhausted, and that's why I'm leaving now. But I can clearly see that you're still in the mood for some celebration," I said as we headed toward the stairs."Well, what other choice did

CHAPTER 169: UNSEEN POWERS AT WORK.LIANA'S POV. The plane rumbled as lightning struck. The cup of wine in front of me bounced, almost spilling its contents as it lost balance. I had to grab it and hold it in place. 'What the hell is this?' I asked myself, keeping calm. The weather had suddenly changed two hours into the flight. The weather forecast didn't pick this up. The clouds had even turned dark.'It seems as though something, or someone, doesn't want me embarking on this trip. Do they?' I asked myself. I grabbed the drink and gulped it all down. Ahead, the flight attendant didn't just look terrified — she was terrified. The fear in her eyes and her countenance was clearly visible.The door to the pilot's cabin opened, and a man walked out and headed my way. It was the captain."Ma'am, I am truly sorry that we've found ourselves in such a situation as this. This came out of nowhere, and we do our due diligence to make sure that everything was perfectly okay for this flight to