Free Web NovelChapter 22: Chapter 22 Water Coven
The Third Person’s POV
The sun has risen from the earth, and the group makes their way back to the pack house. They are all in their own thoughts, but Ellie quietly observes Abby. She is their Queen, and her aura screams power and respect. Ellie knows Abby will make a great Witch Queen and possibly gather their two fractions together. She hopes with all of her that this will become a reality.
She can’t bear the thought of having to choose between her loyalty towards Abby, or her twin sister, their coven and everything she has always known.
The group goes to a small office. Abby makes a detour to the kitchen and explains the situation. Ms Potter promise to get breakfast ready and set it up in there. ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm
Abby thank her and goes on her way. She is confused as hell, but somehow, something deep inside her knows Ellie has been the one watching over her. All the times she had the feeling someone was watching or following? She has never felt the presence to be bad, intimidating, or dangerous. It makes sense, but never the less she is very curious why they have sought her out now.
"Let’s get this under way. Breakfast will be served in here shortly and we can talk and eat." Abby says to the room, and the groan of appreciation can be heard from all the guys.
Abby giggles and lock eyes with Ellie - an understanding rise between them and they are both internally rolling their eyes. Those guys were all bottomless pits whereas the food was concerned.
"Okay, so Ellie, why don’t you start with the beginning? How are you and Willow connected to Abby and her birth mother? And what are you all doing here?" Matt asks, back to business and his Alpha role at once. Ellie sighs.
"This is going to be a long story, and you will not like some parts of it. But please, let me speak to the end, because if I am interrupted too much, I’m not sure I can finish." Everyone nodded, and Willow takes her sister’s hand. She knows this was going to be difficult, but Abby and the others deserve answers. They can’t just come here saying ’the witches from the Water coven want you dead, because they like their freedom and don’t want anyone telling them to stop using dark magic.’
No, this has to be done in the right way, but some things were still very raw for the sisters. And Willow knows she was about to get information her sister purposefully has kept from her.
"This all started 23 years ago. Me and my twin sister’s father and blood mother were both demons." Ellie starts, and automatically cower away from the room. She is used to people reacting violently when she reveals this, but nothing happens. She doesn’t know Abby has forbidden anyone from doing or saying anything that can scare the girls or stop the story. Ellie takes a deep breath and looks Abby in the eyes; "Mallory was the Queen of the Witches, and she led the war between the witch and demon fractions." Abby furrows her brows.
"You know about the fractions of our realm, right?" Ellie asks Abby. The other girl shakes her head and looks puzzled. Everyone else only seems surprised at how she could not know this. It is common knowledge and taught at a young age.
"Okay then.. Well, our realm is divided into four factions; Vampires belong to The Ruby Rose faction. Witches and fae people belong to The Amethyst Rose faction. Werewolves belong to The Diamond Rose faction. And demons and dark magic practitioners belong to The Obsidian Rose faction. Normally, you do not mix these, but we know the Goddesses of the realm don’t follow our rules and norms. They will mix between the fractions as they please and see fit." Ellie watch as Abby’s eyes widen.
"So our blood parents belonged to the Obsidian Rose faction, and they always sought to uptain more land. Most of the demons and dark creatures live separate from everyone else, because they are.. Well, evil and vile." Ellie shrugs.
"When war ensued, Mallory killed my blood mother. But little did she know my parents had put a spell into action. Whoever killed my blood mother would have me and my twin transferred into their womb, or the womb of their mate/partner, if the killer was to be male. Mallory detected this after a few weeks, and she carried us and give birth to us. She wanted us to be raised in the realm’s light and become good and pure. I am not pure, but I will fight for the balance and good in the world. My sister is an excellent actress, and fooled Mallory for a long time to think she was the same. But, the truth is, that she is dark inside and out." Ellie takes a sip from her water before continuing.
"Because of my demon blood, and the magic Mallory transferred to me during her pregnancy, I ended up perfect to be an assassin. Which I am." Then a knock on the door interrupts them. Ellie welcomes the break with open arms. It is hard to tell these strangers her story, and some parts were best to keep to herself.
An elderly lady comes in with all kinds of food. And when everyone had grabbed something on their plates, Abby gestured for Ellie to continue.
"We grew up with Mallory as my mother, and an elderly witch called Winter. She is mine and Willow’s grandmother in all senses, and she has helped us since they killed Mallory. My twin sister, on the other hand, didn’t care about Mallory’s death, other than she sought the position of Head Witch of the Water Coven."
"She poisoned the head witch and took over her position."
Willow whimpers at Winters’ name, and Ellie moves her to her lap, much to Jax’s dismay.
"When Mallory met your father, Abby, she asked for me to stay with Winter. She would explain everything to him, and see if it was safe for me to come live with them. It was not, and she came back a few months later devastated. She knew she was pregnant and needed to stay away from her fated mate. It was a hard time. Your father would visit us, and Mallory introduced me and told him my story. Your father took to me, and was very gentle and kind, but the good time didn’t last. When you were born, he had to stay away from us, and we placed you with him as a precaution. You were the next Witch Queen, and needed the protection of the pack, when Mallory and your father couldn’t be together. They weren’t as strong apart, and Mallory knew you would be a target for those who despise the royalty." Ellie takes a sip of water before continuing.
"When you were twelve, they kidnapped Mallory. She was held hostage and used as a breeding machine. But it didn’t work, because she was still bound to her mate. A forest protector, or green wizard if you will, rescued her. They stayed friends and grew very fond of each other. Mallory fell pregnant again, even despise her still being bonded to your father, and had Willow here. The forest protector didn’t want to be a father, and disappeared. We never saw him again." Ellie couldn’t keep the bitterness from her voice.
"We lived in a cottage between the Black Moon and the Water Coven. We lived with Mallory and Winter. They were great, and we had some happy years. Mallory took us on trips to see you, and when you turned 18, she promised we would meet. But then Black Moon killed her."
Ellie and Willow both have tears running down their cheeks now.
When Mallory was killed, Ellie had to take over the role of family support. She had taken up killing for a contract, and she was good at it. Now she had a reputation for one of the greatest assassins in this part of the realm. She would take contracts from everyone - no matter which fraction they belong to. She had to protect and make sure Willow and Winter had things to eat and wood for fires. It was a hard living, but she had learned to turn off her emotions when on an assignment. freёwebnoѵel.com
"Yesterday, I overheard my sister Sylla in a meeting with the coven. She planes on attacking this pack with the purpose of killing you, Abby. She wants to take your role as Witch Queen - which also puts Willow in danger. I swore an oath to Mallory. I would protect the Queen’s bloodline, but specifically you."
At this news, all the guys spring into action.
"She will not harm my mate."
"Oh, if that witch bitch thinks she can come near the pack."
"Oh, hell no! No one touches my Luna." All of them shout on top of each other.
Abby rolls her eyes and gives an ear-piercing whistle.
"That is enough! I know you all are very protective." Abby looks to Matt, "but this is overkill, and you scared the poor girls!"
Laurel laughs. "Yeah, keep the shouting down a notch, will ya?" She forces Kaiden down in his chair.
"None of us is going to let anything happen to Abby." She then states and watches Abby’s amused eyes.
"What?" Laurel asks, confused.
"You are just different from the timid girl we saw a few days ago. It suites you!" She smiles at the she-wolf. Maybe she just needed a wolf to bring forth the real Laurel? This was something she needed to ponder later.
"Willow, Ellie and Jax, we will like for you to join the pack. Please consider this a home, and of course this goes for Winter as well!" Matt says, and Abby looks at him with pride and adoration. He is accepting her long-lost family with no exceptions made. He is truly the best mate a she-wolf/witch girl can ask for.
"Do you want to stay in the pack house, or do you prefer a cottage on the lands?" Willow looked at Ellie.
"A room in the pack house sounds nice, and then we might get to know our sister?" She answers with a smile.
Jax furrows his brows. "I don’t like to be away from Willow, and a room here..." He trails off.
"We will make sure you get a room just across from the girls." Abby assures him. He nods and seems pleased with this.
Abby watches as an omega come in and shows her new family to their rooms. She will talk with them later and ask all the questions still racing in her head. She feels Matt give her hand a squeeze. He leans over and kisses her temple.
"Are you okay?" He whispers.
"Yeah. This is a lot to take in, and I have so many questions. But they seem exhausted, and they need to rest. I will ask later." Matt nods.
"Yeah, they have been on the road all night, it seems. I am proud of you my Luna! Thinking of others, even though you need more answers." He gives Abby a loving smile.
"Come on. Morning training is about to start, and you can use the stress realise. Or we could have a private stress realise session?" He said seductively. Abby giggle.
"I think the first options is more safe." She smiles. Matt huff, and drags her up to get a change of clothes. He would show her later what she missed..
’I’ll show you safer little Luna.’ Blade snickers in Matt’s head.
