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.

heart thudding, related to the girl

you ready?” Janaina says

over at Aleric, I see that he’s simply

comfortingly, giving me strength that I never fucking knew I needed. Azura… Kat… Song, they’re all

wish I could mind-link

close my eyes as Janaina begins whispering the spell, placing

I hug myself as I feel her magic rush through me, it’s gentle,

a sharp pain goes through my

Ouch!

this… is this meant

darkness surround me, and

but the only thing is, they are not mine, because whoever or whatever the fuck this memory belongs to, they’re fucking ripping through a body as

fucking do anything as everyone watches the scene straight out of

isn’t mine! My heart’s pounding as I clutch my chest, trying to

What happened that day?

“Servant of Apophis…”

hear my own voice

That’s not me!

my head feels like it’s being split open. I hear a scream and I’m sure it was me, as I clutch

power emits off me and

“Skyla!”

“Stop!”

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

I… can’t… breathe…

one.” Magdalene says

knees from the power of the magic that is strong enough to affect

Fuck…

“Sky!” Azura shouts.

the low wall that partitions the seats from

reaches me, only to be

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

Magic doesn’t affect her…

soothing compared to the areas touched by the magic chains. “Let her go! She hasn’t hurt

I’ve ever heard

trickling down my face and neck from my scalp. I hadn’t realised I had dug my own nails right

as Dad snarls, saying this

pounding, the pain in it is getting stronger

How…

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

something to do with

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