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CHAPTER 44 - WHAT SKELENTONS DO YOU HAVE IN YOUR CUPBOARD
MORWENNA’S POVHazel sat quietly on the edge of the bed while I finished speaking. The room was dim, lit only by the small lantern hanging near the window. Outside the wind moved slowly through the trees of the valley. The sound was soft but restless, like the world itself was uneasy.She had been listening to every word of my story without interrupting. Her emerald orbs stayed fixed on me the entire time.I could see the questions inside them.Questions about Seraphine.About the temple.About the forest.About the man I had healed.I took a slow breath and looked down at my hands resting in my lap.There was more to the story. Much more.My chest felt tight as the memories tried to rise to the surface. That day when the priestess burst into my room had not been the end. It had only been the beginning of the disaster that followed.I opened my mouth."Hazel… after that morning everything changed. The priestess discovered something about me, it was forbidden. Something I never expecte
CHAPTER 43 - BEFORE THE DARKNESS 3
Weeks later I was also initiated into the dragon court. Even though I hated the idea of becoming a priestess, I was excited because it meant I would finally be close to Seraphine again.“Morwenna are you sure you want this?” my mom asked when she walked into my room on the day of the initiation. She sat beside me on my bed and looked at me carefully.“Yes mom,” I said as I looked into her amber eyes. I could see the worry in them. Deep down I knew she did not want me to leave.“Yes mom, I would do anything to be close to Seraphine,” I said with a small smile even though my heart was beating fast.“Okay darling, anything to make you happy,” she said softly even though I could still feel she was not completely okay with it.“Come dear,” she said as she opened her arms and I rushed into her embrace.That night the initiation was performed according to the laws and customs of Eldorado. The ceremony took place inside the dark stone court. Torches burned along the walls and the rain poured
CHAPTER 42 - BEFORE THE DARKNESS 2
"Seraphine…” I whispered in shock.But she was blazing hot now. The room felt suffocating as she glowed brightly with magic. I stepped back in horror as she walked toward my mother with expressionless eyes. Mother stepped back quickly until her back hit the wall.“Seraphine, you need to stop. Get hold of yourself. She’s our mother, remember? If you continue, you’ll hurt her badly,” I called out.And just like that, she slumped with a heavy thud.Mother and I, who were both sweating heavily, rushed to her side.I ran to get the doctor who lived nearby. When he came, he examined her pulse and told Mother to calm down, that she was absolutely fine, before leaving.When I returned to the room, I noticed tears streaking down Mother’s face as she stared at Seraphine, who was still lying on the bed unconscious. I laid my hands gently on her shoulders as I stood beside her.Days later, my sister still hadn’t woken up, even though she was breathing fine. That was when the priestess was invited
CHAPTER 41 - BEFORE THE DARKNESS 1
MORWENNA’S POVHazel’s question hit me deeper than she knew.Somehow, I knew the truth.Somehow… I didn’t.Everything had become complicated. The curse wasn’t ordinary. I knew that much. And deep inside, I knew Seraphine was connected to it. But knowing and proving were two different things. I had no proof.I walked past Hazel and sat slowly on the bed.“Come, dear. Sit beside me. There’s something you must know.”She hesitated, then walked toward me and sat down carefully.I took a deep breath.“Seraphine is my sister… not just my sister. She is my twin.”Hazel froze.“What?” she whispered, standing up so fast the bed creaked.“Yes,” I said quietly.The room suddenly felt cold.“Does Dravon know about this?” she asked.“No,” I answered. “He doesn’t.”She stepped away from me.“If you’re Seraphine’s sister… why aren’t you a dragon? You’ve never shifted before. You’re a witch. How can you also be a dragon?”Her questions were sharp, but I couldn’t blame her. I stared at her, not knowin
CHAPTER 40 - A LETTER TO ELDORADO
HAZEL’S POVI had just finished tying the last strand of my hair into a ponytail when the door opened.Dravon stepped in.His hair was still wet, droplets of water sliding down the dark strands and falling onto his shoulders. A loose satin robe hung around him, barely tied.“Hazel… you’re ready already?” he asked, a smile forming as his eyes moved from my face down to my boots.“Of course,” I said, adjusting my cloak. “We need to arrive in Aldridge early. The fewer people around, the better.”He nodded and reached for the black cloak he had thrown over a nearby rock. As he pulled off the wet garment underneath, I quickly turned away, my heart skipping in a way I didn’t want to admit.Sharing a mind link with Dravon was dangerous enough.He already knew when my thoughts betrayed me.“Hazel…” he said slowly, amusement clear in his voice.I turned back, narrowing my eyes at him.“Don’t start.”A smirk spread across his face.“Shall we?” he asked, extending his hand.I took it.Dravon had
CHAPTER 39 - RESOLVE AND CONFRONTATIONS
Nathan’s POVMy arms ached so bad from sword fighting, they didn't feel like my own anymore.The training yard stank of sweat and dirt. The sun was hot, baking the sand until it burned through my boots. All around me, soldiers were fighting in pairs, the crash of their weapons loud in my ears."Again!" Commander Reth shouted.I gripped my sword tighter. My shoulders were on fire, my lungs felt raw, but I couldn't stop. I would never stop.I swung hard, my blade slamming into the other guy's shield. The shock of it shot up my arm. He stumbled back, barely blocking my next hit. Sweat stung my eyes. Pain was good. Pain kept you focused. Pain kept you alive.When the king ordered me to join the dragon hunters, I said yes right away. Track the rogue dragon. Stop the chaos.It wasn't for honor.It was for revenge.I thought of my brother. The fire. The screams. The black smoke rising over our village. They said it was the Inferno, just a random, crazy attack. But it felt personal.And then
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