The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 555

Chapter 555: Who Is she?

The sun had dipped below the horizon by the time Oriana prepared to leave for the Wildridge Manor. ’I promised I would be back by sunset, but it seems I’m late. Hopefully, he won’t mind for keeping him waiting."

Philip was asleep, so Oriana slipped out without disturbing his rest. As she approached the main door, she spotted a carriage awaited her at the entrance, with Rafal and several knights standing by, as was their routine.

Before moving toward the carriage, Oriana instructed to Ana, "Please look after Grandpa. Should anything arise, send word to me at once."

"Rest assured, Your Highness," came the polite response, "Tonight, leave your worries behind. Enjoy yourself, Your Highness."

Oriana could nod at her Lady-in-waiting’s subtle hint, and made her way to the carriage. Just as she reached the carriage, an inexplicable sensation made her pause and turn around.

’What is this strange pull?’

Her gaze wandering around, it was drawn to the manor’s darkest corner, unusually unlit tonight. That dark corner as if calling for her.

Strange!

Unknown to her, Oriana was about to walk in that direction when Ana’s voice reached her, "Your Highness, what happened?"

Jolted back to reality, Oriana gave her servant a puzzled look, then glanced back at the darkened corner. This time, the strange coming from that dark corner had vanished.

She looked at her hands, ’Was I imagining things? Or is this an effect of demonic powers on my body?’ she wondered. ’I hope my body won’t feel that pain today at least or I will end up disappointing him.’

"Your Highness?" Ana’s voice intruded again. Regaining her composure, Oriana queried, "Why is that part in the dark?"

"The wind must have extinguished the lamps. I’ll have them relit," Ana replied reassuringly. With a nod of approval, Oriana was about to step into the carriage when Ana added, "Your Highness, the message has already been sent to Wildridge manor informing your arrival."

Oriana turned to her again with a surprised gaze, as she was not the one to tell Ana to do it, in fact whenever she left for wildridge manor, there was no such ordinal being followed, then why today?

"Your Highness, I wish you a pleasant night," Ana said, a subtle smile on her lips.

Maintaining her composure as if unaware of Ana’s insinuations, Oriana accepted her help and settled into the carriage. _{ƒгeewebnovёl.com}

Rafal climbed the horse and under his lead the carriage was left for the Wildridge manor.

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The stone quivered in Rosetta’s hand, as if eager to bridge the distance to Oriana. Before it was too late, Rosetta used her powers and concealed that Stone and hid in the depth of darkness. She was skilled in hiding her presence.

Once she saw Oriana didn’t come in her direction, a wave of relief washed over the stunned Rosetta. She remained hidden, her eyes following Oriana until the carriage disappeared from her sight.

Rosetta grappled with the unexpected turn of events. ’Why is Oriana here instead of the Royal Palace?’ she pondered but quickly dismissed the thought, ’That’s not important now.’

She studied the stone, its significance now taking on a new weight. ’Oriana is the one the Lord seeks. But who is she, truly?’

That night of awakening had only deepened the mystery surrounding Oriana. She was clearly more than just a queen of witches, but her true essence remained elusive. Rosetta’s mind swirled with questions.

’Why does the Lord want her? What will he do if he finds her?’ A sudden surge of concern etched her features. ’No, I can’t deliver her to him. Not until I understand who Oriana is and the Lord’s intentions. But how can I uncover this without putting her at risk?’

’But how can I get answers?.....Evanthe,’ A realization stuck her. ’She is the one to hide Oriana’s existence and she has been with Oriana after that night of awakening, I am sure she can answer my questions. I need to find her.’

Yet, the complicated history and existing enmity between Rosetta and Evanthe meant that gleaning this information would be far from straightforward.

Not knowing what had just happened, Oriana’s carriage continued to ride in her desired direction. Her heart full of anticipation as well as nervousness for the night to be unfold.