My Secret, My Bully, My Mates

Chapter 0296

She begins humming and then chanting under her breath. It's a language I don't understand, but the flame in the pit goes from a warm yellow orange to a deep green.

"Tonight, we initiate these two into our Elite Warrior brotherhood and sisterhood. To mark their devotion, we shall bestow upon them the symbol of the Royal Elite." She begins humming again and the flames change to blue. As she continues to hum she places a long metal pole into the fire, this must be the branding iron.

"Are you willing to pledge your loyalty and power to the Elite Warriors, regardless of the consequences?" She asks. We both respond without hesitation. "Yes."

"Are you willing to put the Kingdom's needs above your own and do all in your power to protect Its vast members?'

'Yes." We reply no breaking eye contact with each other.

The air in the room begins to thicken with the smoke from the candles and the fire pit, but also the tingling of whatever magic she is wielding.

"Will you uphold the integrity of the Alpha King and Luna Queen? "Yes."

"Will you lay your life on the line to protect those who are weaker than you?"

"Yes."

flames turn purple this

Pack grow and thrive. Do you swear, on your life, to uphold that honor while you wear

arm, inside of your

moves to Mina first, chanting low under her breath, gently holding the back of Mina's hand and pressing the branding iron to

move or say anything. Her arm is visibly shaking from the pain, I'm sure, she feels and tears run from her eyes, but she doesnt move to wipe them

is pulled away and placed back into the fire pit, turning the flames a bright white. The witch reaches for vials of herbs sitting

not seeing me. She's lost in

I smelt her burning flesh. The panic fought to take over. I had to keep reminding myself that this is not Kaley's torture, but something

take a deep breath and look at the witch who seems to just be waiting for me to go through my own panic and be ready for her. I blink and nod. She grabs the branding iron from the still white flames and begins chanting

the smell of burning flesh pull me into my memory, but I am still conscious enough to keep my body still, but the struggle is real. I hear her soothing voice chanting next to me,

very strong and important. Remember that Little One. All of those you come into contact with and help will benefit, but be wary of those who seek you out

though the physical branding appears to be the same. No one speaks of their expenence

and come back to the present. Mina and I are still kneeling in front of the fire pit, but it is cold and all the candles have been blown out.

feel like I got hit by

why it takes days." I blink like I'm trying

a simple crescent moon shape with the opening facing towards our elbows. That is the only smilarity though. Mina's crescent is delicate, made from