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106. THE WHITE HEALING WITCH
VALERIA"Three... three coins? I... I only have this, I can't pay that much! You know no one here can afford such an expensive tax!""Then complain to the King, not me. Get her out of here, and if she resists, beat her until she’s unconscious and shuts her mouth!" She kicked the woman’s hand before turning to leave, and the two tarnished coins she had been holding rolled across the ground.The poor, ragged woman lunged to gather them, crying, and immediately, those men—like predators—tried to drag her away from the door into an alley.When she turned, I saw the little bundle in her arms—it was a child, barely a year old, as thin as she was, just like the grinning man who had been guiding us, like everyone else here—except for that witch and her guards."Leave her alone!" I couldn't help but intervene, especially for the child. It was obvious they would beat her mercilessly, or worse.I pulled the woman into my arms, and when the men made a move to attack me, a threatening growl echoed
107. SWEET DREAM
VALERIAThe inside of the small wooden house was just as warm as I had imagined, filled with flowers and the intense scent of medicinal herbs.A table stood at the center, where the mysterious woman was preparing herbs, surrounded by chairs.At the back, a fireplace with two comfortable rocking chairs, covered in colorful cushions, added to the cozy atmosphere."Oh, dear princess, don't just stand there so stiffly. Sit in the rocking chair, let's talk," she invited, and though I was wary, I did as she said, scanning my surroundings carefully."I was told there's only one healer witch in town. Why are you hiding? There's an innocent child in need of treatment, and that other witch refuses to help him," I couldn't help but question her."I know," she replied with a sigh, not stopping her grinding of the herbs in the mortar."This town is named as such because it was once home to a clan of White Witches. We are primarily healers, respectful of natural laws and the Goddess's will. But eve
108. THE CURE IS REAL
VALERIA"I’m sorry, it seems... I had a dream," I said, filled with embarrassment, wiping my tears with the sleeve of my dress and standing up from the rocking chair."A dream?" she replies incredulously, holding a small vial in her hand. "That’s strange, because in my space, dreams are impossible.""What? But I...""Here’s your friend’s medicine. It will only keep her stable for a while, but princess, the cure for that hybrid lies with her mate," she interrupts my words, filled with doubts, and explains."When she receives the bite from her mate, whether it’s a vampire or a werewolf, the balance will stabilize."I’m shocked to hear that Celine’s cure isn’t even in my hands; finding a mate could be even more complicated."I... I don't want to take advantage of your generosity. Honestly, I have nothing to pay you with, but there was a child... he looked like he was dying. For him, could you give me something as well?" I ask, feeling ashamed, but I still make the attempt—I can't leave w
109. THE LAKE OF THE DEAD
VALERIA"I'm feeling better, Quinn. The medicine Valeria gave me is working. In fact, it's the best I've ever taken.""Celine!" we both exclaim with obvious relief, and she smiles from the bed, still weak.I wipe the sweat from her forehead with a piece of my skirt and help her sit up."Thank you, Valeria. Quinn, what are you going to do?" she suddenly looks at her brother, and I do the same.The Lycan uncaps the small bottle and drinks it all at once. We both stare in shock."Problem solved. It tastes awful. I'm sure she gave you some crap to stabilize you for a day and make you come back, probably worse," he says with a shrug, as if it’s no big deal.In the end, we can't help but laugh, relieved to have gotten through the ordeal. I take the chance to tell Celine that only her mate can truly save her."I'm sorry, you followed me through something so dangerous, and I'm not the antidote to your illness," I say, embarrassed, but she takes my hand. It's rare to see her soft side."We nev
110. ON THE WAY
VALERIA"There was a legend that an unparalleled power was hidden there. However, the fools who ventured into the lake never returned."A terrifying, haunted place with certain death—that's exactly our destination, no doubt about it.So we gathered our few belongings and headed toward the Lake of the Dead, praying not to be the next ones on the list."Guys, you're always by my side," I took Celine's hand, and Quinn nodded beside her.We all made our way through the wild forest at night, pushing forward without stopping, through bushes filled with sharp branches under the thick canopy of trees that blocked the moonlight above our heads.As we approached the lake, the humidity and cold in the air intensified, and another unsettling detail sent shivers down even the bravest among us—there was no sound.Not the hiss of nocturnal animals, the flutter of owl wings, not even a single firefly floating in the air. Nothing. It truly felt as if life had been sucked out of this place.We emerged
111. THE TOMB OF THE SELENIAS
VALERIAThe vampire soldiers were being attacked, dark claws treacherously emerging from nowhere.No matter how good their vision was, it was almost impossible to predict them.Screams echoed, and the scent of blood thickened in the air.“Damn it, Valeria, run! Run to the exit of this shit, or I’ll throw your flea-ridden friends to the first specter I see!” the Vampire King roared at me, and I did exactly that—I started running like a madwoman.My dress billowed, darkness swirled around me, they were chasing us—red eyes everywhere, shrieks, and fear.Amid all the blackness, I saw a brilliant light, like the crack of a giant door slightly ajar, and on the other side, salvation should be waiting.Even my ankles were being grabbed, the heels of my boots sinking into something sticky, and my arms were held by sharp claws.I had to fight several times; I didn't think that just because I was a Selenia, I would be completely safe.“We’re here! Run, guys, run!” I screamed to my friends follow
112. INSIDE THE PRISON
VALERIA"Valeria, what are we going to do? You can't give that psychopath what he wants, we...""Quinn, honestly, I can't promise that all of this will turn out fine, but I'll do everything in my power to save you," I murmured, keeping it vague due to the enemy's proximity.And because, quite frankly, I had no idea how to unlock the spell on those collars—I was going in blind, relying on the magic my mother left behind to protect me."Your Majesty, we're the only ones left," I looked back, shaking off my clothes, and was somewhat satisfied to see that only half of the vampires had survived.Some of them even had wounds—no one could leave this place alive."Good, I thought fewer would make it, so we're not doing too bad," he replied, as if talking about animals and not his own people.I don't even know why they keep following that bastard—probably out of fear, I suppose."It's time, princess. Let's go. You, keep a close eye on your little friends," he ordered, walking toward me. I clen
113. SACRILEGE
VALERIAI lifted my eyes and gazed upon the world where Umbros was imprisoned.The sensation was horrifying, as if all happiness had been sucked into a vortex of evil.A floating island loomed in the distance, far beyond our reach, the only solid thing in this place.Everything else was shrouded in ink-black mist, with distant flashes of lightning flickering through storm clouds and darkness.It felt like floating in the void.“Take the first step and get us to the Lunar Island.”“The first step? To where?” I asked, looking down. The vertigo made me step back quickly once again.“Don’t be an idiot. I saw you had raven wings when you fought the Lycan King—use them and stop wasting time. Fly to the island.”I closed my eyes and summoned the transformation, hoping it would work. The truth was, I couldn’t control it so easily.However, the itching sensation began on my back, followed by discomfort.My dress tore slightly, and enormous wings covered in dark feathers spread powerfully, but
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