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.

at her, my heart thudding, related

you ready?” Janaina says to me, and I

over at Aleric, I see

needing someone to tell me it’s going to be ok, and she smiles comfortingly, giving me strength that I never fucking knew I needed. Azura… Kat… Song, they’re all here, and so is most of

I could mind-link

begins whispering the spell, placing two fingers to

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

a sharp pain goes

Ouch!

this

focus much. Screams and darkness surround me, and I force my eyes open. Why isn’t the

this is, and I find myself looking through my eyes, but the only thing is, they are not mine, because whoever

but I can’t move. I can’t fucking do anything as everyone

as I clutch my chest, trying to bring the

What happened that day?

“Servant of Apophis…”

my

That’s not me!

hear a scream and I’m

power

“Skyla!”

“Stop!”

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

I… can’t… breathe…

is the one.” Magdalene says

power of the

Fuck…

“Sky!” Azura shouts.

seats from the jury and dais. Mama

only to be thrown back by the

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

Magic doesn’t affect her…

is soothing compared to the areas touched by

loudest I’ve

down my face and neck from

Dad snarls, saying this is

pain in it

How…

calmly. His face is unreadable. There’s no surprise or anger or rage in

had something to do with

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