The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 84

When Leeora and Cornelia returned to the King’s chamber, the silver-haired elf was still guarding the door, though he did look bored, leaning against the wall. Seeing the two women, he understood the King had permitted them to see the human girl.

He greeted them with a light nod and opened the door for them to enter the King’s chamber.

Cornelia and Leeora were welcomed by darkness as soon as they stepped inside the chamber as all the windows were closed and the thick dark-colored curtains were drawn close, stopping the sunlight from entering the chamber. Their eyes quickly adjusted to the darkness even after the door behind them shut close.

Cornelia used a simple light spell, and the lamps inside the chamber lit up, allowing the two women to comfortably see their surroundings.

Meanwhile, Erlos stood outside with a yawn, continuing his duty as a guard.

‘I wonder till when do I have to stay here and guard the chamber?’

Leeora and Cornelia entered the luxurious chamber in silence, and they saw Ember’s tiny body lying unconscious in the middle of the large canopy bed. She looked out of place in her simple cotton clothes and body covered in bandages.

When the two women approached the bed, Leeora could not help but hold the girl’s hand and caressed it gently. “Human or not, she is just a pitiful child to me.”

Cornelia could somehow understand Leeora’s feelings for Ember. “My feelings tell me she won’t die, Elder. That power I sensed inside her, I believe that will keep her safe through this ordeal.”

“I believe so,” Leeora replied.

“But after she survives this stage of the bond, they…” Cornelia stopped as the two knew what was next.

“They need to complete this bond,” Leeora completed the witch’s statement.

“Her body is so weak and…for her mate to be a Dragon…” Cornelia felt heavy in her chest as she didn’t know how to express herself. She could only shake her head. “Do you think His Majesty will truly complete their bond and make her his true mate?”

Leeora continued to caress Ember’s hand, hesitating to answer. “If she survives, even if Sire does not want to fulfil their bond, he will be compelled to do so.”

Cornelia wasn’t exactly a kind person, but still, she was a woman. She couldn’t help but be bothered by the fact that after everything Ember went through, she would wake up to such a fate. _{freēwebnovel.com}

First was for the male to mark the female, showing his intention of choosing her as his partner. What came next was for the female to survive the test of power, to check whether she’s strong enough to carry on the male’s bloodline. The last one was for both of them to consummate that bond.

As long as the first two stages are fulfilled, then the third one is bound to happen because marking has shown the male’s willingness to make that female his mate and survival is the female’s determination to accept that bond.

The third stage could not be avoided as it was the result of both of their agreement to become each other’s mates. That sacred bond was meant to be fulfilled and avoiding it was not an option, especially for someone like Draven who carried the dragon bloodline.

Cornelia placed her hand on Ember’s forehead and closed her eyes to check on how her body was coping with the marking. After a while, she opened her eyes. “As expected, her body is not strong enough to bear His Majesty’s mark. We can only rely that the mysterious divine power in her body will make her go through this safely.”

“It’s up to her destiny now,” Leeora said with a nod.

Cornelia noticed that though Leeora was unhappy with the situation, she still chose to believe the King’s actions and decisions. It was nothing new for those who knew the elderly elf as Leeora had always supported whatever the King decided for as long as they remembered. Rather than mere trust, what she had was blind faith in him.

After checking on Ember, the two women left.