---- The next time we meet, warlocks will rule this Realm, but you ll always be our friend, she says confidently before hugging me goodbye.


    I dont say anything, just nod.


    How could I exin to her that Queen Gabrielle is very much alive and already preparing her sessor? Finally, I turn around and head in the indicated direction, all my senses on high alert.


    I blend into the night and pray that I find my people soon.


    sek LAILA She left without suspecting anything? My father was waiting for me at the edge of the forest near our caravan.


    Yes, yes.


    That wolf was quite cautious.


    Honestly, Im d I hid the spell well enough and even managed to infect her wound while she was unconscious, I say with a smirk.


    J mixed it into the water I used to clean the infection.


    Can you feel the link with the control spell? My father closes his eyes, and the magic stirs around him.


    When he opens his eyes again, they glow with an intense golden hue.


    Yes, yes, its coursing through her blood, he says before withdrawing his scrutiny from Celines body, returning to normal.


    Tts better not to rm her.


    The spell is still fresh; we need it to spread deeper into her system, into her mind, before her wolf detects it.


    Shes bound to encounter a vampire patrol soon.


    Its time to break camp and get out of this dangerous ce, I say as we move to inform ---- everyone that the charade is over.


    When the timees, well control her, and that woman will open the castle doors for us.


    You did well, my little witch, my father ruffles my hair, and I smile smugly.


    Theres an unspoken rule in this Realmwhoever controls the castle controls the Dark Realm.


    And my n of warlocks will be the next monarchs.


    Ican already picture myself with the crown on my head.