Chapter 121 [Bonus chapter] Forgive her

“Could there be an attack of the witches again?” feeling the awkwardness in the carriage, Hazel tried to start the conversation.

“There might be, but the way they were killed both times, they would try to find another way to attack!” another way? Her conscious eyes stared around to know what he was talking about but the peaceful silence and the sound of the knights who were following them on horses.

She did not understand why they needed security suddenly when she was sure Rafael alone was more than enough for all of them.

Looking at his face that was shouting i am not in a mood to talk, she could only give up and close her eyes.

“What if she knew it was us who did it. She would hate us then?” her eyebrows furrowed when she heard the voice that sounded so familiar yet strange at the same time.

“We are only doing this to keep her alive. She.. she would understand, i know!” Hazel felt the bright light falling on her eyes and she forced herself to open her eyes but was shocked to see that she was not in the carriage anymore.

She was in the woods that looked no less than fairy tales with a giant forest of blushing apricot blossom-festooned trees and a silent lake nearby.

If it had been any other day, Hazel would have danced with joy and enjoyed herself but at this moment, she was only anxious to know where she was and how she got here!

“But what if she needed her powers?” Hazel halted in her steps as she felt the presence of someone behind her. But instead of relief, she felt fear as the voice was not of someone she knew.

What if the witches had kidnapped her and she was unconscious for the time being. Where was Rafael?

She covered her mouth with her hands and walked stealthily to hide her presence as she took slow steps towards the voice.

“You will be there to protect her, won’t you. I am sure you will help her in reaching her destination!” another girl assured the first when she took a deep sigh.

“I did not know what to say now and only prayed that they both would meet and the long going war would finally stop. And Hazel…” Hazel stopped in her tracks when she heard her name and tried to look but the voice felt so close yet the person seemed to be so far that no matter how long she walked, she was not able to see any of them. “And Hazel would have a happy life this time.”

“What a pretty name! Now go and take her away. I will handle everyone that will come on the way!” she muttered as the sound of the sword was heard.

Hazel didn’t know that she felt a pang in her chest as if they were talking about her. They were sacrificing their life for her.

Forgetting that she was trying to hide herself she ran as fast as she could when she heard the sound of shrieks and the clanging of swords.

She didn’t know much about swords. But she was good at taking aim and could kill a few by throwing daggers.

With that thought she ran to help but she felt as if the distance was growing and she would never be able to cover it.

“Aahhh ” she halted when she heard the sudden shriek and felt as if someone fell on the wetland.

“Tell her that i was sorry for my mistakes and i sacrificed myself hoping it would be enough for her to forgive me.”

“No! No!” tears started to escape her eyes and she did not know why but she felt hurt. She didn’t even know who died and why? And what they were talking about yet she felt that she was the reason behind their death.

She was responsible for everything that was happening around her. She held her dress tightly in front of her chest as she fell on her knees as if she was having trouble breathing.

The suffocating feeling only increased when she heard the cries of a baby as if it was wailing over the death of someone too.

She heard the sound of footsteps coming closer towards her and fear filled her wet eyes. She dragged her fallen body and hid behind a tree to keep herself safe when she noticed three men with swords stained with blood in their hands walking towards her.

Her breath hitched when they stood behind her and looked around. After making sure, there was no one that sat there catching their breath.

“We are still not able to find the girl! What will we tell the queen?” The man had a frustrated look on his face when the other sighed.

“We can only say that we have killed the girl if we want to live or I am sure the queen would not spare our lives while sending others to look for her and it would continue for who knows how long!” the other looked at his mate skeptically but nodded in the end while running a hand in his hair.

“I do not know what if she asked for the body. You know how crazy she is! But I know that is the only solution we have. If only they had not taken her and ran away.” he muttered and then laid on the ground and looked at the sky as if feeling disappointed for his bleak future.

Hazel did not know who they were talking about; it was her or those girls who were talking but she was glad that they both were safe.

“Then leave the matter on me. I will handle it. Now we should run and go back before someone else goes and takes the credit!” Hazel took a breath of relief when they ran away from there and she was safe again but before she could look around and find a way out, she felt pain on the back of her head as if she was hit by something heavy!

“Hazel! Hazel!”