Filed To Story: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
“He couldn’t remember me, and he didn’t feel our bond.”, Talia responded.
“How do you know it’s the runes? The spell Cassandra described works on a person who is in the circle. The moment he stepped out, the effect would wear off.”
Talia shook her head. “I saw runes flickering on his skin. And when I entered the circle, I was not impacted.”
Evanora blinked. “You entered this circle, and the runes didn’t impact you?”
Talia confirmed.
“She is blessed by the Moon Goddess.”, Cassandra said. “The runes had no effect on her.”
Talia gritted her teeth. This was the second time for Cassandra to blabber in the same evening. What’s her problem? She was the one who hurt Dayson, but then she was super-helpful, so Talia lowered her guard, but now it looked like Cassandra was setting her up.
Evanora narrowed her eyes at Cassandra. “Excuse me if I find that difficult to believe. What does this blessing mean?”
Talia realized that Evanora wanted proof, but Talia didn’t trust her and she needed to respond quickly before Cassandra says more things that might get her into trouble.
“I have more power than an average member of our pack, and it happened under the moonlight, so Cassandra thinks there is more to it. However, I stepped on a rune and ruined it while walking toward him, and I believe I broke the spell or at least weakened it.”
There were a few seconds of stiffening silence before Evanora nodded. “True. Removing a rune will break the spell. But runes can’t be removed while the spell is in progress without a price to pay.” After a brief pause, Evanora continued, “We will get back to it later. You said that he had runes on his body. Do you remember which ones?”
Talia looked at runes drawn on the parchment and pointed. “This one and this one.”
At first, Talia thought it was random, but during her three days-long stay in a cave, while tending to Dayson, she confirmed there were two runes.
After looking at the runes Talia pointed at, Evanora said, “You should be happy.”
Talia didn’t get it. “I should?”
Evanora nodded. “This spell is designed to block the energy of the person affected, shut down his senses and his emotions, making him an empty shell. This rune will seal his spiritual energy. And this one will remove the thing he loves the most. The fact that he didn’t remember you should tell you how much you mean to him.”
‘Seal spiritual energy!’, Liseli shouted in Talia’s head. ‘That’s why I couldn’t reach Sapa!’
Talia smiled sadly. She should be happy that Dayson loves her above everything else, but what’s the point of it if he can’t remember her?
“Is there a way to reverse it?”, Talia asked.
“Yes. But it won’t be simple.”
Talia steeled her resolve. “Tell me what needs to be done.”
Evanora stood up and pulled a string that hung on the wall. A few seconds later, Cornelia entered the room with her breasts bouncing with every step she took and Axel was back to staring at his shoes. He thought that women in the forest were (nearly) naked because they were dancing, but Cornelia still had only one flimsy garment to cover her crotch area.
“We need to create a spell that will remove black runes.”, Evanora said. “Summon other priestesses.”
Axel whimpered. Can he be excused from this if more naked women come in? At this rate, he will pass out from a prolonged erection and a serious case of blue balls.
Cassandra perked up. She will get to watch witches at work!
Cornelia scurried out to execute orders that Evanora gave, and Talia asked, “Can you tell me more about the deal you made? What are you expecting from Axel in return for helping me?”
Evanora looked at Talia seriously. “Your brother showed bravery and care by stepping in to pay in your place. You should respect that and not question it.”
“I respect him, but I want to know how much it will cost.”
“Why?”, Evanora challenged her. “If it’s too much, will you give up on your mate?”
Talia pressed her lips into a line. What kind of a question was that?
“I appreciate your concern, Talia.”, Axel said. “But Evanora said it will be of equal value and I am ready for it. As an Alpha, you learn that sometimes you need to make tough decisions, but this was not one of those.”
Talia’s chin shivered. “Oh, Axel…” She choked a sob. “It’s not fair that I got a brother, and you already need to give up things for me. How will I ever repay you?”
Axel chuckled. “No wonder Dayson clung to you like that. He knew you will be an amazing Luna. Always thinking about others first.” He took her hand into his and gave her a squeeze. “Fight for what’s yours and be happy, Talia. That’s how you will repay me. And when the time comes for me to pay the fee, if you don’t agree, fight for me as well.”
Evanora cackled. “That’s not how it works.”
Axel lifted his chin defiantly. “But that’s exactly how it works. The deal is that I will pay you equal value, and I will. There is nothing I can do if my sister comes to take that back.”
Evanora blinked and regarded Axel seriously. “You are a smart man, but don’t think I will make it easy for you.”
“I’m sure that my awesome sister will find a way. She won’t allow me to suffer.”
Talia was touched. “Thank you for believing in me.”
Evanora snorted. “How touching. But we should leave sentimental stuff for later. We have work to do, and I believe you mentioned you are in a hurry…”
The priestesses trickled in one by one making the large office space appear cramped.
To Axel’s horror, they were all topless and close. Too close. He was sweating. What the heck was this place? His personal hell?
“Do you mind if I sit on the side?”, Axel asked. He didn’t want to leave Talia unprotected, but the only one in danger was him because this was too much. Without waiting for a response, he took his chair and sat in the far corner.
“I believe that most of us are here.”, Cornelia said while looking at the women present. “A few sisters just woke up, and they will come a bit later.”
“Alright. We can start.”, Evanora announced. “Here is what we are facing…”
Talia and Cassandra both listened carefully to Evanora explaining the situation to the women in the room. She used some unknown words and Cassandra was writing down things like she knew what Evanora was talking about.
After Evanora was done, the women quickly divided tasks with Cornelia taking the lead. They needed to make potions and create chants, and they also discussed how and where to perform the spell.
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