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This chapter is dedicated to @vee_zy, giddyisoma, @sharonadeyeye. I'M CHANGING SOME NAMES SO GINAS NAME HAS BEEN CHANGED TO IRENE BECAUSE I LIKE THE NAME
DARCY WILL NOW BE KIARA
WENDY WILL BE CIARA
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"You called me here to trap me." Ephilia yelled as all the witches averted their attention towards the on going scene.
"You may all go. The meeting is dismissed." The queen told the witches and they all left
Ephilia tried to leave but the queen impeded her path with a force.
"Ephilia you can't leave." Aiden said
"Watch me!" She snapped
" Wait!" The queen said sharply
" Wait? Why? You know I never imagined that you'd stoop so low. Aunt."
" She's your aunt?!" Alycia widened her eyes in shock.
" She didn't do anything I'm the reason you're here, so stop talking to her like that and give her due respect." Aiden told her
" I thought you wanted to make things right..."
" This is not the time to discuss that..." The queen cut her in
Ephilia ignored what the queen said and continued
"No! This is the time. You were never there for my mum and I. Now when I thought you wanted to and decided to give you a chance you blew it for a demon! And you know how much we hate demons!! You know! The same demons I had to turn to for help in the end but refused to. Where were you when my mother, sister and Zehr got burnt alive by those heartless humans. You never came to our rescue I tried to communicate with you but you never bothered to know why. And now you came to me to sweet talk me in to coming here. You deceived me using our family. How could I forget that all you care about is this throne? The same throne that was supposed to be my mother's!" Her voice almost hitched
" Stop it!" The queen snapped
"Ephilia, we're not here to discuss family matters. I think we should sit and settle things amicably...
Ephilia cut Aiden in " don't interfere!" she turned to the queen" what? Does it hurt? Does the truth about you being selfish, self centered and wicked prickle your conscience? I loved you even more than I loved my mother. But you turned your back on us at the time we needed you the most. I lost the man I loved! I lost my mother! I lost my sister! I was all alone and now you do this to me?" She scoffed her eyes glittered with tears threatening go fall from her eyes.
"It's not true! I-I'm not selfish! The water d-demon t-took my children. I was lost too lost in my grief I had to find them and by the time I did they were dead because I failed to offer my body in time. By the time I got myself back together. I heard what happened did you know how happy I was to know that you were alive? This throne isn't everything to me. I also want revenge but revenge consumes a human like a slow poison that kills in the end." The queen said with a shaky voice
"H-he killed Monse and Heidi?" Tears fell from her eyes
" Why didn't you come to us and tell us, that you were threatened..why?"
" I didn't want to bother you but little did I know that, Something was wrong with you as well. The witch hysteria had gotten worse so I could do nothing but stay in hiding. Even my powers couldn't help me. I want things to go back to how they used to be and fix things between us. But there is something urgent we have to discuss."
" Why exactly did the water demon kill your children?" Aiden asked
"He wanted me to offer myself to him." The queen said looking away" he threatened me with my daughters and even after doing his bidding, he killed my daughters."
" The same way the sons of the demon of lust asked for my body in exchange for saving my family and that is why I don't understand why you should let him come here." She grumbled
" I need you to give back Irene's spirit." Aiden told her
" I can't. You know what will happen if I do,don't you?" Ephilia wore a serious look.
" Can we please discuss this while seating?" Alycia grumbled and they all sat down
" I do but.."
"It's good you do and so I can't." Ephilia said plainly cutting Aiden in
" I can promise you nothing bad will happen, her condition is getting worse day by day." Aiden told her.
" If she is whole again. Her blood will be useful to any powerful creature that drinks it, and I won't let that happen. I had to do that so your brothers or other demons won't attack her and gain full strength. "Ephilia explained.
" There should be ways to prevent that without the poor girl having to suffer. That is not the way our coven does things..." The queen said
" I quit the coven the moment I lost those I loved." She cut the queen in.
" Revenge won't help...."
" If revenge is what you want since Irene was born with the spirit of Evanna, she should be able to kill demons since her ancestor could. She could help you with your revenge." Alycia briskly said not giving the queen the chance to complete her statement.
"Yes I know but it doesn't change the fact that she could be manipulated or possessed." Ephilia told them.
" Shall I then pledge my loyalty to protect her? No demon or other creatures will come near her." Aiden said
" Why are you interested in helping her? all this is none of your business" Ephilia glared
" Her blood was used to save my mother,you basically threatened me. I do not wish for anyone to suffer because of me and we could have spoken well and sorted this out long ago but you just disappeared. It was wrong to use me for your own personal reasons, I hope you know that." Aiden said
" That was the only way you'd agree, we all know how precious our dear ones are and it wasn't selfish of me, the universe was at stake besides she wouldn't have helped you I'd you told her the truth ." Ephilia scoffed
" Enough arguing,surely there was be a way." The queen said
" Remember if the demons find that part of her then we're really doomed because it will be without warning. I personally think making her whole again and then watching her time to time is a good idea." Alycia shrugged then silence filled the room.
" They won't be able to find it." Ephilia said sharply
" Don't underestimate demons." Aiden told her
" Oh! How could I forget they're cunning lowly creatures." Ephilia rolled her eyes and Aiden sighed
" So what do you say,if we team up I assure you nothing will happen. I will help you get revenge as well if that's what you want. As long as you do what is required if you." Aiden told her
" Trying to trade by barter. How can I trust you?" She scowled
" Because he never breaks his promise." Alycia smiled at Aiden
" I can vouch for him as well." The queen added
Ephilia rolled her eyes" how do we get her here then?"
"Leave that to me." They heard a voice from the far end of the hall and they spun around
"Miles." Aiden said
"How did you get here and how long have you been standing there?" Alycia asked
" Since your emotional drama began. It was hilarious believe me." Miles smirked
" I'll get Irene."he added
" If anything bad happens I won't think twice before destroying you."
" I need to go, please lift the spell." Ephilia told the queen
" Who said you're leaving? This is your home." The queen gave her a warm smile with hope in her eyes.
"I'm leaving before this gets any more touchy." Miles said before leaving
" Thank you. Till we meet in a few days." Aiden smiled and disappeared
" I'll be taking my leave as well." Alycia politely bowed then disappeared through a mist. Ephilia looked at her aunt emotionless without saying a word.
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A/N
Okay? So Ephilia and the queen sort of buried the hatchet. It was really hard for me to write this chapter that's why I delayed it I didn't know how to put the whole thing through but I hope you liked it anyway and I believe things are becoming clear to you.
I'm really exhausted and tired guys. These days things get so stressful. I'll update the next chapter tonight.
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