I nodded seriously and answered, âYes, itâs about the wooden box.
It contain a projection of my mother.
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âWhat?â
Caleb was shocked.
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Caleb gave me a look full of surprise.
He paused for a bit before he asked me, âWhat did your mother tell you? Did she mention anything about the witches?â
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âShe shared quite a bit with me.
â I kept nothing back from Caleb.
I detailed every bit of the conversation between my mother and me.
âThatâs the gist of what my mother told me.
Her main aim is for me to learn to control fire and to step into the role of the supreme witch as soon as possible.
Sheâs convinced thatâs the only way for me to stand up to Gale.
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âI seeâ¦â Calebâs face took on a grave expression after hearing me out.
He probably hadnât anticipated the situation to be so intricate.
After mulling it over for a bit, Caleb questioned, âAnd what are your thoughts on this?â
I inhaled deeply, my expression turning even more solemn.
âIâve been piecing everything together in my head just now.
Caleb, Iâm beginning to suspect that Gale is the puppeteer behind all of this! It kicked off with my mother vanishing, followed by Dylanâs kidnapping, and now the upheaval in the Thorn Edge Pack! The Xeric Pack even came after us! It all leads back to Gale!â
I stressed my point, speaking with gravity.
âTo be honest, itâs quite probable that Gale is the architect of all these events!â
Caleb nodded, showing his agreement.
âIâm with you on this.
Given all that has transpired, itâs clear that Gale is likely weaving a vast plot.
This scheme is bound to spark major conflict between werewolves and witches.
It seems this is the destiny your mother foresaw for you.
â
I nodded, a wave of sadness washing over me.
Calebâs insights mirrored my own thoughts.
Yet, there was a piece of the puzzle I hadnât shared with Caleb while recounting my motherâs words.
According to her visions, I might have to give up my life to maintain harmony between witches and werewolves.
âHoney, I was wondering why you kept this from Caleb,â Ivy questioned me.
I let out a sigh, managing a wry smile.
âSharing this with Caleb would only cause him deep anguish, haunting him night and day.
He might even attempt to keep me out of the witch and werewolf business, which is the opposite of what I desire.
â
âIs there truly no other path?â Ivyâs distress was palpable.
âThere isnât.
â My tone was the epitome of calmness.
Ivy clenched her teeth, her frustration clear.
âBut with so many witches in the world, why must you be the one to face these dangers?
Youâre strangers to those people.
Why should you be the one to make such a sacrifice for them? Couldnât another witch take your place?â
I rubbed my temples.
âIvy, have you forgotten what my mother mentioned? Itâs highly probable that Iâll ascend to the position of supreme witch.
I bear the responsibility to halt Galeâs schemes.
Even facing death, backing down isnât an option for me.
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