Noelle studied her daughter carefully for several long moments. She wasn’t sure involving Daisy was the right decision.
The sorceress dealt with dark forces that always demanded something in return. Nothing she offered ever came without a heavy price. Even so, Noelle eventually nodded.
A few days later, she secretly took Daisy deep into the forest. Hidden far from the pack’s territory stood a small, eerie cabin surrounded by ancient trees. The air itself felt heavy and unnatural.
Strange symbols were carved into the wooden walls, and the strong smell of herbs drifted through the clearing.
The moment Daisy stepped inside, her curiosity completely took over. The woman before her looked mysterious, powerful, and almost otherworldly. She spoke of impossible things as though they were completely ordinary.
She claimed fate could be rewritten, memories could disappear, and destiny itself could be bent for the right price.
The more Daisy listened, the more fascinated she became. She realized that with enough sacrifice, almost anything could become possible. From that day forward, she visited the sorceress whenever she could.
The woman became someone Daisy truly trusted, perhaps because they saw the world in the exact same ruthless way. The sorceress could even appear to her in the comfort of the pack and disappear before anyone could see her.
Neither believed kindness solved anything. Both believed people simply took whatever they wanted.
Then one afternoon, Daisy wandered into Seraphine’s room. Her eyes immediately landed on a beautiful glass jar sitting near the window.
Inside swam a small golden fish, sunlight reflecting across the water and making the tiny creature shimmer like real gold.
Daisy stared at it. Then she slowly looked around the room. Everything inside belonged to Seraphine.
The beautiful bedroom, the expensive furniture, the gifts, the decorations, and all the love everyone showered on her. Every single thing reminded Daisy of the life she believed had been stolen from her.
One thing led to another and Seraphine discovered things she shouldn’t have. When she escaped Noelle, Daisy was there in the woods, smashing the glass jar with the golden fishes on her head.
When Seraphine fell unconscious, Daisy sort the help of her friend, the sorceress. The sorceress calmly looked down at her. "What happened?"
"I need her blood," Daisy said, struggling to steady her breathing. "So she can’t die."
A knowing smile slowly appeared on the woman’s face. "There are always consequences when magic is involved, my little friend." She gently folded her hands together. "So... what do you want in return?"
Daisy didn’t hesitate for a second. "I want her to forget Voren." Hatred filled every word. "And I want her to forget everything that happened today." She stepped closer. "I want her to fall in love with Ravyn instead." Her expression twisted with ugly jealousy. "I want her to become his obedient little puppet."
Then she whispered the wish she wanted most of all. "And I want Voren to see me the way he sees Sera."
The sorceress quietly studied the young girl. A deep frown settled across her face. "You’re asking for far too much." She slowly shook her head. "Especially for someone your age." Her eyes narrowed. "What you’re asking requires powerful magic. And powerful magic always demands an equal sacrifice."
Daisy’s jaw tightened. "I don’t care." Her answer came immediately. "I’ll do anything." She looked over her shoulder, making sure no one had followed her into the woods. "As long as Voren looks at me the way he looks at Seraphine, I’ll pay whatever price you ask."


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