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 .

need to be careful , she said

way of revealing truths whether were ready for

but I kept my face neutral

what Im

Terra .

, she

, and

, I heard you the first

time and it

The only reason why Im still being polite to you is because youre my friend but you should

, I dont

for a few seconds then shook her head

, they need you

Diana is asking for you

arched a

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

from it , Terra said quietly

,

to her , trying not to show the fear

were trying to wake

can but shes

they need

details of the vision I

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

I couldnt voice that out

For Mother Liora , she had insights into seeing things that

of Jemima ? I asked

Terra sighed .

Please , Miriam .

Stop acting dumb .

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

Terra , I shook my head

… Miriam , for Moons sake ! Terra

cancel the Harvest Moon ? The moon will be up anytime soon and we arent

, can you just do as youre told

turned on her

her retreating back

, I quickly turned back to

Ramsey

across the roaring flame , our gazes met and held

an earful which Ive managed to avoid since I arrived at White Moon

away when I noticed someone was standing directly

me .

I realized it was that strange man I had seen

Trance I averted my gaze and began to

me .

I realized it was that strange

was hooded but he had this

ominous presence was affecting me , I made to brush

; my lips pressed into a

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