Chapter 169

169 The Trance I Miriam ( 07 I would not let Jeremys bitterness and hatred tear me apart .

I have spent too long living with regret , but Lylas future was still unwritten .

I would fight for my daughters happiness no matter what it took .

It was already evening , and I headed towards the bonfire area , where many young people were gathered .

When I reached there , I spotted Lyla and Nathan laughing together near the flames .

Lylas face lit up with joy as she spoke , her hands gesturing animatedly Clarissa was there too and Nathan watched her with a soft smile , his eyes filled with adoration .

For a moment , my heart swelled with pride and hope .

Maybe Jeremy was wrong .

Maybe Lyla and Nathan could find happiness together despite everything .

But then , out of the corner of my eye , I saw a figure standing in the shadows , watching two of them .

It was Ramsey .

My heart sank as I watched the way his eyes followed Lyla , filled with a mixture of longing and SOTTOW .

I knew then that Jeremys fears werent entirely unfounded .

Secrets and old wounds had a way of resurfacing , and the past was never truly buried .

As I watched , the young people talking around the fire , Terras words and Jeremys words took turns flitting into my mind .

While Terras words filled me with guilt and defiance , Jeremys words .

scared the shit out of me .

I couldnt imagine , Lyla going through another phase of heartbreak .

The mere thought of it breaks my heart .

I just lingered at the edge of the clearing where the bonfire was watching them since I didnt know what to do .

From the corner of my eyes , I caught sight of a Blue Ridge delegation .

I know because he was wearing the packs plaid .

But something was different .

This time , a chill ran down my spine as I watched the figure moving towards Lyla and Nathan- someone I hadnt seen before .

The mans presence was subtle , almost too subtle , but my instincts screamed at me to pay attention .

I couldnt place him , but something about him felt … wrong .

Before I could dwell on it further , a soft voice broke through my thoughts ..

Miriam .

I turned to see Terra approaching me with a serious expression on her face .

I

Terra didnt flinch .

to be careful ,

way of revealing truths

tightened , but I kept

know what Im doing

Terra .

hope so ,

Lylas sake , and

I heard you the first

time and it would be pure

I turned to face her now , The only reason why Im still being polite to you is because youre my friend but you should know

, I dont

few seconds then shook her

, they need you

Diana is asking for you

a

gloat that Jemima is a better replacement for me or what ? Tell

, Terra said

Mother Liora , she said quietly

not to show the fear that crept into my heart

with her ? Shes fallen into a trance and were trying to wake

tried everything they can but shes

, they need

of the vision I

dream would come true … the chances of Mother Liora waking up from the trance

voice that out

gift … For Mother Liora , she had insights into seeing things that have happened in the past while I had insight

of Jemima ? I

Terra sighed .

Please , Miriam .

Stop acting dumb .

these are delicate times , the Priestesses have all agreed that more than ever , things need to be done in the correct order to avoid calamity

, I

Miriam , for Moons sake !

you want us to cancel the Harvest Moon ? The moon will be up anytime

can you just do as youre told ? Youre driving me crazy with

turned on her heel

her retreating back , sighing deeply

the strange man I saw , I quickly turned back

Ramsey … Ramsey was gazing intently at

flame , our gazes

give me an earful which Ive managed to avoid since I arrived at

my gaze and began to walk away

me .

realized it was that strange man I had seen

Trance I averted my gaze and began to walk away when I noticed

me .

realized it was that strange man I had seen earlier

close , his face was hooded but he had this weird energy about him

affecting me , I made to brush past him when his hands shot out and grabbed my arm pulling me back

staggered backwards ; my lips pressed into a thin line

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