Chapter 84 Questions
Alessia's POV
We wait with bated breath as Enya shakes her head finally
"She does not” She answers. I sag against Alex my relief very palpable .
She carries on “Nothing here will keep a witch against her will”
Frederick finally speaks “But Alessia if you choose to stay, you will awaken everything that has been dormant”
Every muscle in my body freezes as I turn to him
“What does that even mean?”I ask although a part of me knows what he is referring to. I know there must have been an agreement about me and him. I squeeze my face in distaste as he ignores my question but Enya answers “Your inheritance and everything that comes with it.” She says
Well that is vague “I don't feel like I am magical at all” I admit. That's a lie I still feel my power stirring even now in the pit of my belly .
Enyas eyes soften “ It is there ,You are just not used to your power yet.”
I laugh softly “Will it be possible for me to ever to do that?”
Alex squeezes my knee once again as warmth form his touch fills me soothing my heart
“You have felt your powers already” Enya continues “The tingle when you stepped on Mezza soil ,The whispering on the wind welcoming you home, When you awakened” I feel my face warming up as I remember just what Alex was doing to me when it happened. I don'tknow if she noticed my discomfort but she carries on “The way the torches bend towards you,when you arrived ,The vision I was able to share with you”
My breath hitches in my throat “All of that was magic”she continues “Yours and mine”
The room feels a bit warm all of a sudden “And what about him I tilt my head to Frederic asking before I can stop myself ,He turns to me sharply
“What is it about Frederic?” Enya asks though it's obvious she knows what I am asking. Witches can be crafty when they choose.
“Why does it feel-” I trail off “As if we have memories together?”
Silence stretches in the room , Frederic looks at the table. Why doesn't he reply or is it because I did not direct my question at him? So rude !
Enya speaks gently “That's because some connections occoured long before and you can't remember it”
That does nothing to calm me ,I lean back, completely overwhelmed and tired “So what next?”
Enya voice is calm, she doesn't not stutter or waiver
“Today you rest, tomorrow your lessons begin then you decide”
I face her worry coating my words “Decide on what?” She meets my gaze once more
“On whether you will claim your Rightful chair, Last princess” I gasp as the spell around the room seems to vibrate softly .Alex shifts his legs brushing it against mine and wraps his arm around my shoulders once more. I lean into him laying on his chest without thinking. Very grateful for their support.
The rooms is quiet once more as everyone seems to be engrossed in their thoughts. But mine cannot be silenced for now, I need to push for more answers no matter how uncomfortable they make me. The questions press on my chest, demanding I voice them.
I clear my throat “Enya”I start my voice steadier than I feel “You mentioned earlier La Casa would never harm it's own”
“Yes” she responds calmly “that is one of the first spells that were cast on this land I gulp picking up my cup of water and taking a few sips “why did you call me lost if you know where my mum took me?
A flicker of something akin to regret flashes in her eyes.
“I did not know where your mom took you Alessia” She says carefully “I just know that she took you”
Alex stiffness beside me “But what was the reasons?” He asks his tone gruff and protective
Enya doesn't even spare him a glance as she answers somewhat impatient this time “I told you already she did what was best at the time”
My fingers curl into the wood tightly “Your response doesn't tell us anything”
She meets my eyes again then “Yes well Alessia if I really get into this. You will not sleep tonight and neither will he”
Alex lets out a sharp breath but says nothing. Unrelentless I still press on “How close were you to my mother?”
A soft breath escaped her lips “She was like a sister to me, A princess and member of the high council of this coven”
“She was a high born witch”Frederic adds quietly from across every one faces him .Enya gives him a warning look but he has already said it. My pulse roars loudly in my ears
“Highborn ?So that is why you call me the last princess?”
Frederic nods at me once then bows his head in respect “Your bloodline is ancient Alessia, older than everyone in this coven”
Alex shifts cursing under his breath “Strazza!”
“That's enough for tonight” Enya adds drumming her fingers on the dining
I look at her defiantly “I deserve to know everything” I say my voice shaky despite my efforts to not sound tired.
“Yes of course you do” Enya agreed gently “But truth delivered to early can fracture a soul”
She has a point and I can't argue my way out she raises from her chair and glided towards me placing a gentle hand on my shoulder.
“You know enough now she replied and the rest we move slowly”
I lean back exhaustion filling me up at once and a yawn escapes .Ales reaches for me his hand holding mine tight.
“You are wiped out Alessia” he murmurs
I open my mouth to argue but close it instead. He is right I am exhausted.Everyone chuckles quietly
Enya smiles “well that is that”
I blink “I am sorry, Its been a long few days”
“No do not be Alessia” she says “that is more than enough for one night”
She claps her hands once and then it seems there is a popping sound and the hum of noise from the common room starts to filter in…
“You will be shown to your rooms” Enya continues.
“Alessia make sure you get some rest, we have waited a long time for you we can wait one more night”
The door is opened and a medium height witch walks in her hair breaded with flowers that seem to be alive. She bows in front of Enya “Mara”
“ Yes high priestess”
“Show them their quarters” she says and she glides out of the room.
We rise together and follow her out of the room and into the rowdy common room -