Chapter 82 Feast
Alessia's POV
My eyes clash with the most gorgeous green eyes I have ever seen in my life as he mutters “Enya I apologize my melamine bowl slipped” and flicks his wrist getting rid of the mess in an instant.
Something flashes in his eyes when he looked at me a look that a lover will share but I have never met him in my life. Alex coughs by my side whirling me around gently to face him , I plaster a fake smile even though I am a bit disconcerted to say the least
"Alessia do you know that Man?" Alex asks jealousy flashing in his eyes as I grimace squeezing his hand once. I shake my head “No Alex I have never met him before." I want to add but it seems our souls recognise each other but I don't dare, not only will it sound ridiculous but as I glance around it seems every pair of eyes on the room are on me waiting for me to react.
Enya turns around and gives me a right smile.Sorry about that "That's Frederick he is one of our High warlocks. Don't you remember him ?From your childhood?"
Huh?
I was born at La Casa!!!?
I look at Alex curiosity filling my eyes as shock renders me speechless momentarily before I quickly recover words rushing out ."Enya are you saying I was born -" I dont get to finish
She shakes her head gently as if to say not now, not here "Come along Alessia, lets go to the private dining room after lunch we can talk there are too many eyes on us."
I nod my head clutching Alex as we follow her .Luca and Angelica following us quietly. I reach into my pocket to squeeze my rosary praying to the lord to keep me sane. So I was really born here? Is my Father a Warlock? Is he still here? Does he know I am back? Must we even eat? I want to ask loudly as questions full my head but I bite my inner cheek hard until I taste blood instead distracting me from my worries for now . The dining is situated at the far end of the hall as we step in. A group of witches and warlocks all with staffs including Frederic step in behind us ,Enya mutters something in Another language and I hear a popping sound as if the room is now encased in a bubble.
Curious and curiouser
I look at Alex raising a brow at him "what was that?
He kisses my forehead "Settle down by my my side" he opens my chair as I slide In .He then reaches for me whispering into my ear "I think she did a spell to make the room sound proof" he glances at Enya for a moments "So that those in the common room can't hear what we discuss."
That sounds a bit extra but then hierarchy matters. I glance round the table at the warlocks and witches that just joined us.They seem to be the ones that welcomed us when we arrived they must be part of the high council. I am terrible with names how will I remember them all. Only Frederick's name is seared into my brain for now.
I raise my eyes to meet her icy gray eyes across the table she nods at me then continues her conversation with a warlock by her side. Luca and Angelica are seated opposite us and they seem to be having a lovers spat as Luca growls at her saying "No!!" a bit too loud. I noticed that for the first time Angelica blushes and pouts with displeasure as Luca reaches for her again giving her a kiss on the forehead. I pick up a goblet in front of me and hide a smile behind it. They are already acting married. Who would have thought? She definitely won't want to stay back now.
I lean into Alex “ Alex are you seeing what I am seeing? It seems she won't want to stay here after all!” Relief fills me because as I much as I don't really care about Angelica I consider her as part of the team now and it will sadden me to lose her to the coven now.
Alex chuckles “ Oh I see it Luca can be charming when he wants” He watches them for a moment “ I hope they will be happy together “
"Amen" I whisper in my heart feeling a pang of sadness because I know fully well our story is not so Black and white as theirs. Frederick flashes in my mind again unbidded, his green striking eyes, the look he gave me. I shiver squashing the memory down.
I lean back in my chair looking around at all the People seated on the dining table as .The first course materializes on my place mat .I hear a sharp round of claps that grabs my attention and I turn to Enya as she stands at the head of the table. The room stills as everyone is silent.
“We are all gathered here to eat and welcome our lost princess, Alessia welcome home “ she raises her glass to me as all the others follow suit. I blush when Alex whispers in my ear raise your glass Alessia they want to toast you" With trembling fingers I raise my glass I look round the table as each member of the council and lastly Frederick. Once again an intense look of love and longing flashes in his green eyes and something stirs within me too then his eyes loose their passion. I click my glass with the air as we all sip.
Enya slides into her seat clapping her hands as the candles on the table light up and add a romantic glow to the table. Then she takes one last look around the table and says "Now ,Let's eat! Enjoy your feast Princess !