Chapter 179
Chapter 179
Sabrina’s POV:
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Their eyes were all on me. I felt like I had been stripped naked and under intense scrutiny. I wish I could take it back. Cool. Now they all know that I cared.
“It was nothing, I didn’t think much about it.” I said, before I could be asked any more questions. I immediately tried to change the subject. “Lady Nifra, did you remember the-”
“Your majesty,” Lady Nifra said pointedly and turned to him. “Allow me.”
“Yes, Nifra,”
I bit my lip and sighed.
“Sabrina noticed something was wrong. Apparently, Caldan has revealed his grand plan to her. When she came to me, I’ll admit I was a bit skeptical about the validity of her claims.”
I grabbed my water and sipped it, using the cup to hide my red face.
Right, lady Nifra. I trust you and you betray me.
“But then I decided to not doubt her. And to my greatest surprise, she was right. Before I could to her, Caldan took her I was so worried something had would happen. But in the end, she saved you. And I was so glad she did.”
away.
Embarrassment settled deep in my chest and I sighed. I dropped the glass and turned to the king, fully expecting to see him. with an arrogant smirk on his face, or a gloating remark.
Anything.
He didn’t say anything. His eyes held no sign of mocking, or jesting. Just warmth. He reached out and took my hand under the table and gave it a gentle squeeze.
My heart skipped a beat. And went into a full frenzy. I tried to pull back, but he wouldn’t let me. I gave up and just let him hold my hand.
“That being said,” Acheron said and cleared his throat loudly. “We have very little time to act. Caldan would soon be back, to finish what he started. And that won’t take long.”
“Where did Caldan go?” I asked. Acheron sighed and near rolled his eyes. But his attitude was the last of my problems right now. “What happened to him? Was he…was he captured?”
Lady Nifra sighed and shook her head. “Unfortunately, no. He has gotten involved with dark magic. And he used it to run away.”
“Is that bad?” I asked.
“Yes. It’s bad news, Sabrina. Very bad news. The kind of magic he used is very powerful. And it is of a kind that is controlled by will power.”
“You’ve got to be kidding me. Of all things it had to be will power.” The king groaned.
“I’m not.” Lady Nifra said gravely. “And we all know Caldan is a strong willed person. That magic in him will continue to grow and grow. And that will be disastrous when he comes back.”
“My goodness.” I gasped. I can’t believe this! And to think that I assisted him all along! I sat still and smiled while he was this evil the entire time!
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And I believed him.
I can’t believe that I fell for any of his bullshit.
Dark magic that is driven by will power. That sounds dangerous already. Now they are on Caldan..
“That sounds very bad.” I said.
“Please, Sabrina” Acheron said. “Don’t get your knickers in a twist. I have taken measures to make sure we would be prepared if he returns.”
“What measures?” I asked.
“There’s a magic cloak over the palace that will prevent any sort of dark magic from coming in”
“That’s right.” The king agreed.
That makes me feel safe at least. Acheron may not be the best person on earth but he is a pretty good wizard.
“Before I forget, there is still a frozen witch in the castle. And I need to question.”
“I’ll do it.” Acheron said immediately. “Your majesty, may I have your orders?”
“Go ahead. But take care not to kill her, no matter what.”
“Boring ” Acheron grumbled under his breath, but he bowed.
Lady Nifra turned to me. “Sabrina dear, after this incident, it is crucial that you figure your the specifics of your magic. You need to understand and be able to use it.”
All eyes turned to me again, Acheron’s the heaviest.
“Now is not the time.” The king spoke up. “Sabrina is currently overwhelmed. She just survived a near death attempt. That will come later. This meeting is dismissed and we will continue tomorrow.”
I blinked up at him. Huh?
“I have an important conversation with Sabrina”
“As if last night wasn’t enough. We are all here for her benefit, your majesty.” Acheron said.
“And I said there is no need to rush, Acheron.”
Acheron’s eyes narrowed. “There is need to rush. I felt it last night, how strong the magic was. And it is getting stronger, right now as we speak. So we have to do something about her magic too.”
“We will talk later, Acheron. Perhaps tonight.”
Acheron gave a curt nod. “Yes, your Majesty.”
He turned to Lady Nifra. And a beat of silent communication passed between them. He extended his arm for her and she glared briefly at him. Then she sighed and hooked her and with his.
“Have a pleasant day, your majesty. Sabrina,” Lady Nifra said with a soft smile, like she hadn’t just thrown me under
Silence descended between 1 and the king once Lady Nifra and Acheron had left. Too much unsaid words hanging between
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I felt his eyes on me, but I wouldn’t dare look up. I tried to pull my hand over his grip, by he wouldn’t release me.
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Chapter 179
He got to his feet and gently helped me to my feet. “Would you like to go somewhere with me?” He asked.
I finally met his eyes, surprised to see a small smile on his lips. “Where are we going.” I asked, trying to mirror his smile and failing at it. So I kept my face neutral.
He nudged his head in the direction of the door. “My favorite place in the entire palace.” He said.
AD
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