The Wolf In Me novel Chapter 49

Melody's POV

When we are brought to the great enchantress we are told that the privilege of meeting her would occur only once in our lifetime, yet you can only meet her if she calls for you again, which rarely happens. Then again, her coming to me was not in the list of options, yet, here she is, body weak, yet her mind and soul as strong as ever. No one can weaken her, not even with one organ missing. She was enchanting and brave, and nothing could make her fall from where she stands.

It took her weeks to start getting better, and when she could sit down on the bed, she called for me. As soon as I arrived by her side, offering some pie I made for her, she sat me down by her side, watching her form a grin, looking down at my offering.

"It smells nice. I will give it a try after telling you why I have come."

She grabbed the warm dish and placed it on the bedside, giving it one last glance before turning her attention on me.

"You are with child. May I?" She asked to allow her to feel my belly, and with a smile, I moved my hand to give her the opportunity.

"Ah, I can't remember the last time I felt such energy. I can feel how happy this life is making you."

She locked eyes with me, and for a second I could sense that she wanted to talk. I automatically knew that she needed us to discuss in private so I asked for Jake that has just arrived to leave us, but before he started to walk out the enchantress stopped him and looked up at me.

"He can stay, but I need you to read my mind for a second."

We both closed our eyes and as soon as I felt her hands covering mine, I submerged into a vision.

"We need to speak behind closed doors. This is the safest place for us to have such a conversation."

I looked at the breathtaking view around us, that almost looked like heaven. The sun was high up in the sky, feeling its warmth on my skin. The blue river was streaming to the left side with fish jumping out of it. Opposite the river was the greenest forest I have ever laid eyes on. I was quietly observing and smiling like a foolish grown woman, forgetting that the enchantress was watching me intently right next to me.

"We share a common admiration Melody, thus why your birth mother chose Melody as your name."

I turned my widened eyes at her, confused by her comment.

"Excuse me?" I murmured.

My surprised look made the enchantress chuckle.

"No one ever spoke to me about my birth parents. Do you know anything about them? Are they still alive?"

"Now, now. Chill dear. You can't ask too many questions at once and expect me to remember to answer them all."

Holding out a hand over my shoulder for comfort, she smiled in a friendly manner.

"That is why I came to you. I intended to tell you the truth. Starting by explaining the reason for hiding the truth, I was just fifteen years old when I was told that I was the next to inherit the title as an enchantress. My mother or so-called mother was not a witch and neither was my adopted father. Having only just realised that they were not my parents by blood, I fled from the horrible life I was living. No need to give too many details from that horrific past."

She stopped for a moment to breathe and gather herself after feeling at the verge of getting emotional. The beautiful enchantress was also known for her soft side and though she had a strong personality, she never hid her emotions.