Chapter 83 Feast2
Alessia’s POV
Once the last plates whisks away, I jolt wondering if I will ever get used to how much they make use of magic here. I feel like a girl lost in magic land but at least I have Alex, I squeeze his hand once , Luca I give him a terse smile and Angelica I give her a tilt in acknowledgment. No matter what the devil you know will always be better than the angel you don’t.
I lean towards Alex brushing my mouth on his ear
“Alex is this going to take a while? I am tired.” I stifle a yawn with my palm.
He gives me a smile whispering into me ear “Yes Cara Mia it might but please endure” he lifts a strand of my hair off my face as my face warms up. “lets get as many answers from them as we can.”
I nod at him and face the table catching the eyes of Frederic once again he stares at us with an angry look on his face. I stare back confused. What is wrong with this Man? He acts like I am his Fiancée or something. My heart sinks in my chest for a moment as I ponder over that thought. I really hope that is not the case because I have given my heart to a worthy Man already. I do not-
“Hmm ihmm -.” Enya clears her voice interrupting my turmoil. She folds her hands on the table and looks around her gaze lingering on each person on the table before finally settling on Me.
“I know you have a lot of questions Alessia” She says calmly But before they are asked let us introduce ourselves. I straighten in my seat immediately as excitement fills me. Finally it's the moment of truth!
She gestures to her right, towards the warlock with broad shoulders ,salt and pepper hair reaching his nape and sharp Grecian features just like most of the coven members. I noticed she had been discussing with him most of the evening he has blue eyes.
“This is my husband ORZO, he is the keeper of the western gate and his calm voice balances the council” Orzo inclines his head slightly his expression blank.
Next Enya turns to her left to a black haired slender witch her icy gray eyes meet mine “This is INDIE she is in charge of warding and protection of La Casa” She gives me a small nod, her mouth pulls into a small smile
She carries on introducing two more members briefly Megan and Teal. Their titles seem to matter more than their names she doesn't want to overwhelm me she just wants me to meet the most important people first. I appreciate her oversight.
Finally her hand stills as it rests lightly on the table
“And you already met Frederick” I feel his intense green eyes boring into me before I even glance at him. There is a tug, it is subtle but persistent like an old memory tugging on the edge of my mind.
He locks his eyes on me boldly not hiding this time and there is no apology in his eyes. I shiver breaking eye contact first
Alex's hand squeezes my knee under that table, keeping me grounded as usual. He leans in closer his shoulder brushing mine, a silent remainder that I am not alone.Enya leans back in her chair
“Now that's out of the way she says gently You can start asking your questions Alessia”
All 5 sets of eyes turn to me expectantly. The weight of their gazes bears down on me as I try my best to stay calm. So many questions are stumbling around in my head I can't decide on where to begin. My fingers curl into Alex's arm as I take deep breaths slowly steadying myself.
“Why I begin” My voice barely above a whisper “ Did my mother never tell me about this place?”
The room is eerily quiet as no one says a word. Enya answers me confidently “Margo believed it was safer that way”
“Safer to remain in the dark? For who?” I ask incredulously as the last few days flash through my mind in vivid detail.
“For you Alessia” She says gently. “She believed you deserved a normal life”
My throat tightens as I remember my vivacious mother and how she looked so full of life growing up. “Your Mother had you in la Casa” she continued “But you were not meant to grow within the coven.”
I look at Alex a muscle ticks in his jaw but he says nothing. Glancing at Luca I find him watching me intently ,worry very evident in his eyes. I give him a reassuring smile as Angelica clings to his arm.
“So my mother chose to leave?”I ask “Yes.”Enya replies “And she did the right thing”
Ohh Mama…
The pain of loss intensifies for a moment. As I clutch my chest for a few seconds taking shallow breaths till the pain starts to lessen.
Alex looks at me “Are you okay?”
I nod at him “You know how painful it is when you think about your parent that has passed away.”
He gives me a side hug “Yes you never really recover but she is in a better place”
I lean into him nodding taking comfort in his words
“Do you need a moment?”Enya asks gently “No I am okay”I shake my head
“What about my father?”The question slips out of my mouth before I can think of changing it. One of the most burning question I have had my entire life
Enya looks at me for a few moments “That we will have to discuss another time” I bristle with anger “Why is that?
“Because Alessia” she says evenly “You are not ready for the answer yet”
I open my mouth to argue but something in her eyes tells me to not argue so I close my mouth again bidding my time. Luca clears his throat “Enya with all due respect” he says carefully “Now that Alessia is here”he pauses “what is her own role?”
All eyes on the dining turn to him ,Enya nods “A very valid question”
She turns back to me “You are here because your home La Casa recognised your power and called you to us”
My pulse picks up steadily “In what capacity?”I ask
Her lips form a smile “As one of our own.”
Her words echo in my head ,Angelica shifts in her chair as I glance at her briefly “Does that mean she has to remain here?” She asks quietly
As fear races down my spine I wait patiently for Enya’s response
“She-.”