Chapter 115 Alcove (2)
Alessia's POV
When we arrive at the dinning hall we find Angelica pacing around with Lucy and Luca trying but failing to calm her nerves. She must have heard something or sensed the magic .She pauses the moment she notices us standing in the doorway. I am still leaning on Alex and her eyes widen for a moment before she schools her face into a neutral expression.
"See?" Luca teases from behind her ."She is fine, she left with Alex and returned with Alex!"
"Not quite Luca" I grimace
"Alessia what happened in the Alcove?" Angelica asks as she moves towards us "I felt a rippling of magic in the air, and I heard you shouting"
Alex tenses as his hands squeeze around my shoulders once ,Just once but enough to calm me down for now.
"I will tell you all everything" I say quietly moving away from Alex's warmth to stand on my feet before my body refuses to budge.
"But we cannot talk here"
Lucy looks at me for a moment then she nods
"Lets go to the magic room follow me"
Lucy leads us out of the Dining hall without another word and we head towards the eastern wing of the coven passing a few now familiar faces but we dont stop to chit chat .No time for that besides Lucy is the only person we can trust here .Soon enough we arrive at the magic door and she presses her hand to the door it opens and we all quickly step in as the door slowly slides shut.
"Okay please tell us what happene" Lucy says turning to face me as I settle in my usual chair by the fireplace and Alex drags the second single chair to my side. I raise my eyebrow at him and he shrugs saying nothing.
But ,I have missed this
His posessiveness
His aura
I take a deep breath and turn to watch Angelica ,Lucy and Luca as they settle in on the sofa first before I fold my arms in my laps and gulp hard still not believing what just happened.
"Angelica you know I left with Alex to go and talk right?" I say
Angelica nods at me “Yes did something happen?"
I turn to Alex his face set in a scowl before shocking them "That wasn't Alex" they all explode in shocked gasps " It was Frederic he used glamour magic."
Luca mutters "That is just messed up!"
I watch Angelica as her eyes sizzle with anger “When will all these tricks end?"
My thoughts exactly...
"He lured me to an alcove" I continue my voice calm even though my hands are trembling on my laps. Alex notices and reaches for me enveloping my arms in his. I smile at him.
"He then showed me a photograph of my mother and his mother in the courtyard" My throat closing up once more as I recall the deception.
Lucy squints her fingers rubbing her temples "He knew the picture will trigger a strong emotion he used it"
"That is exactly what he did, he used my grief to his advantage and masked himself"
Angelica swears under her breath "Frederic is such an ass hole"
Luca shifts back leaning on the back rest "Is it magically ethical to impersonate someone? He directs his question to Lucy."
We all turn to her waiting to hear her response .She shakes her head "This coven rarely follows the code of ethics only when it suites them."
Silence fills the room
"Lucy ..."I whisper turning to her once more "Please tell me you found something I can use to nail the culprit?"
She takes a deep breath "All I found out is that The spell was created using rare herbs that only the high council members have access to. I think it was a joint attempt pinpointing one person might be impossible and they will not sell each other out"
I exhale not the answer I was expecting
"Including Frederic?"
Lucy nods "Yes but he is not the mastermind. I dont think he has the balls"I snicker as Alex laughs "But he is a willing participant, and is very resentful of you and Signore Alex's closeness."
I lean back taking in all she has said ,Alex squeezes my hand once before declaring coldly "I won't allow him to come close to her again."
Lucky's eyes focus on mine once more "He will try again and keep trying until he is stopped."
I straighten my spine
That's my cue
"We are going to stop him" My words feel like an oath, strong and solid
Lucy looks at me with something close to awe flickering in her eyes for a moment "Angelica told me about your shield" she says quietly "It wasn't only protective, but it instinctively knew it's better to absorb the attack than to neutralize it."
I turn to Alex as he smirks pride flashing in his eyes and I return his smile "I remain as always grateful for my mother's power"
Angelica adds despite the rising tension in the room
"The way she absorbed Orzo's attack as a novice is mind blowing!"
Luca lets out a chuckle "Alessia remind me to stay in your good books"
Everyone chuckles.. breaking the ice...
Lucy folds her hands on her laps “Your powers grow daily Princess.That makes you dangerous that's why they keep attempting to destabilize you"
Alex who has been quietly listening finally speaks, his voice is controlled and matter of fact “And they will never succeed."
I feel my cheeks warming and I avoid his gaze but I feel the weight of his words settle on my shoulders like a body armor.
"So what is our next move?"Angelica asks
Luca answers "We keep watching them, taking notes we can still let them think their plan to keep you apart is working."
"What if they try another trick again?" Alex asks
Lucy meets my gaze "Then it's our job to make sure they fail."
I take a slow deep breath "All of this just to destabilize me" I say coldly my words laces with bitterness as I stare at the flames in the fireplace.
"But instead every attempt has just shown me how strong I am." My fire stirs in me lower belly always ready. I let it bleed into my eyes flashing pure gold as Alex snickers once more .
"Cara Mia they wont see you coming"
I quietly agree , I will make sure they don't.
I am not playing nice any longer.
In silence I watch the flames flicker in the fireplace and I have only one thought on my mind
The coven has taken the first shot
Soon it will be my turn and I will make sure I don't miss...