60 Evil is coming …

Miriam ( Nanny )

Hours later , as the excitement died down , I met Mother Liora .

I wanted to ask her about the real reason I was here but as soon as I opened my mouth , she raised her hand to stop me .

“ Tomorrow , Miriam , ” She said softly “ I have a feeling you haven’t come with good news .

Whatever it is , it can wait until morning .

I’ll be

more receptive then .

Rest tonight , dear .

I nodded , though anxiety gnawed at me .

I had wanted to tell Liora everything but it would have

to wait .

Later that night , I made my way to my old room , the one I had gotten after I became a ‘ Moon Devotee ! The room was still unoccupied after all these years and I wondered why .

Sinking into the bed , I stared up at the ceiling a soft smile playing on my lips .

When I was younger , I would lay awake on this bed every night trying to imagine myself as Mother Liora , carrying out duties and being responsible for the whole Temple and all the affairs of the Goddess … back then , I would feel thrilled and anxious at the same time .

I had wanted to

explore the world … to see life outside the temple .

We never had opportunities like that except it was for a function , even so , only a few of us were selected to attend .

To think that I’ve been so immersed in life outside the Temple all these years and all I wanted to do now was to come back here and never leave .

The door creaked open softly and a figure stepped inside .

I sat up , recognizing her instantly .

“ Terra ,” I whispered .

“You’re late ! ”

Back then , Terra would sneak into my room every night after the evening prayers and sneak out before dawn .

She never liked the girl that she had to share a bunk with after I left .

“ I used to cover the distance from the dormitories to this place in 10 minutes back then , now I do it in 30 ,” she whizzed dropping on the bed .

“ I’m old , my friend .

In case you haven’t noticed.

“ A few grey hairs don’t qualify as old , Terra ,” I laughed lying down beside her .

“ Those human ment would go crazy if they ever saw you and your curves .

“ Human men ? ” she propped herself up with her elbows , her eyes widening with curiosity .

“ How do you know that ? ”

“ That’s where I live ,” I chuckled copying her position .

“ I came from here to this place but that’s a story for another day .

Tell me , what’s been going on since I left .

since you left , Miriam , Terra began , dropping back to the bed as she turned her gaze

Priestess Liora , she was broken after

time trying to keep it hidden from the other Priestesses in the council and then finally admitting that you

anyone

vou know .

is coming

clenched with

I never meant to hurt

just … I couldn’t stay

those months I spent afterwards , I had a lot of anger and resentment , I questioned too

know what the worst part is , ”

is yet to choose a

the burden of her

in

has been

! ” Terra

made but she is yet

Council is

discussing appointing

worthy candidates

don’t think you need a

Miriam ,” Terra glared at

of the Silver Wolf can become High Priestess and now the Council are worried that Mother Liora might drop dead any day now with no one

they asked her to take in Jemimah but

only teach the person appointed by the Goddess

still believes … that you’re the one

when I was at the temple

been jealous

attention and favour

envy and was almost going to challenge the Priestess Council until they revealed the criteria for choosing a

the mark

being

and it’ll be risky for our world if

be

pure ,”

to me , her eyes searching mine

your child ?

out , covering her mouth

Don’t , I whispered before letting go

of the Priestess Council to keep the identity of the Alpha hidden

they knew it was an Alpha , they’d take him to the White Mountain Council and he would lose

eyes flashed with

protecting him after all these

you once ? Did he try to find

the latest and free

the

cupping Terra’s face in my palms

Women in the human

children

a lot of

, bound by traditions made by dead

notch lower “ You found

is

.

she would see through it

It doesn’t matter ,” I said softly

here for answers , and not to dig up the past

the Temple would be in vain

just say that I did

where the child lives but I have never approached and no more questions about it

be pissed off

the bed and reaching for a pillow which she placed

Council will appoint Jemimah anyways

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