18. Deadly Memories

SKYLA.

Why am I feeling like this?

I stop in my tracks, wanting to tell them about the voice I heard. Of Apophis and what he said, but how do I tell them?

Hesitating, I stop before the witches, and Raihana gives me a small smile.

“We got this.” She says confidently.

“Yeah, I just… before we begin, I want to tell you I heard a voice… and it came from the snake.”

I hear a murmur go through the room and know it sounds bloody unbelievable.

“And what did this snake that only you can see, say?” Sephora asks.

“It said, Daughter of Selene… and I replied, servant of Apophis-”

Sephora cuts me off, making my eyes flash with irritation.

“And how do you know that it was the servant of Apophis? Is this a web of lies that you have spun after we mentioned the visions we’ve seen. If that is the-”

“This is a trial, and every side is allowed to speak in their own defence. Do not pressurise the suspect into not stating vital information, it’s almost as if you have something against her. Do you?” Leo asks coldly.

“And for someone in your position, you should know that this was already shared with the council.” Grandad El says and I look at Magdalene and Janaina.

So they know?

“That is correct. Sephora, please, calm yourself or I will have you step out.” Janaina says warningly.

“Her eyes are the same shade as the unseen monster. What proof is there that they are not one and the same!

Leo cocks a brow. “I understand that this is upsetting for you, considering you are the aunt of one of the deceased.

However, if you can’t behave professionally, then I would suggest the same as High Witch Janaina. And I’m sure the jury would agree. So, step the fuck out if you can’t behave professionally.”

“You are not a prime member of the council. In fact, until now you refused to even join and now that it’s convenient, you simply step in?” She says.

Dad growls as Leo cocks a brow, not phased. I glance at Azura, who’s watching him with damn googly eyes.

I wish Royce was here… Fuck, I’m jealous.

“I’m stepping in as a substitute, please calm yourself, Ms Sephora. You’re only embarrassing yourself.” Leo says calmly, only making Sephora look fucking pathetic.

look at her, my heart thudding, related to the girl

Janaina says to me, and

I see that he’s simply sitting

going to be ok, and she smiles comfortingly, giving me strength that

could

Janaina begins whispering the spell, placing two

wish I had Malevolent with me right now. I hug myself as I feel her magic rush through me, it’s gentle, a rippling

and a

Ouch!

this meant

I can’t even focus much. Screams and darkness surround me, and I force my eyes open. Why isn’t the scene replaying from

the only thing is, they are not mine, because

in the background, but I can’t move. I can’t fucking do anything as everyone watches

mine! My heart’s pounding as I clutch my chest, trying to bring the memory forward,

What happened that day?

“Servant of Apophis…”

my

That’s not me!

my head feels like it’s being split open. I hear a scream and

my power emits off me and Janaina

“Skyla!”

“Stop!”

heavy silver chains coated with magic wrap around me, clamping around me painfully tight. My arms are pinned to my side as

I… can’t… breathe…

one.” Magdalene

forced to my knees from the power of the magic that

Fuck…

“Sky!” Azura shouts.

from the jury and dais. Mama and

only to be thrown

snarl leaves Leo’s lips as Song helps her up and Kat rushes to my side,

Magic doesn’t affect her…

compared to the areas touched by

loudest I’ve ever heard

can smell my blood, that is trickling down my face and neck from my scalp. I

Dad snarls, saying this is

pounding, the pain in it is getting stronger and I’m

How…

at Aleric. He’s watching me calmly. His face is unreadable. There’s no surprise or anger or rage in them. He’s

something to do with this… He had

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