VICTORIA'S POV

"Who are you?" I asked in a soft voice, which was equally confident and respectful. I don't know where that courage of talking was coming from, but something inside me was telling me to appear strong in front of her. ​​

"As Alexander mentioned. I am Azrael the leader of the Centauri clan, my dear Victoria." I heard her voice in my head again. A bit more respectful this time.

"How are you able to communicate with me like this?" I asked, wanting to get a grip of the situation and know how she can put her voice in my head just like that.

Is she someone just like Carla?

To be honest it was both creepy and cool at the same time.

Mind to mind conversation. Just wow...

"Didn't your parents told you anything, when they met you last time? Didn't they tell you who you were and what was your purpose?" She asked with a calm face, though I could see a hint of confusion in her eyes.

"And, what are you talking about? I can communicate with you like this, because you and I are the same, the witches, though other supernatural also have this ability." She said proudly.

I looked at her. Waiting for her to say it was all a joke and she was just kidding. However, when I saw she didn't have any intentions of doing that, I laughed.

Yup! I literally laughed at her face. Her words sent me into a hysteric of laughter before I composed myself. What did she say?? What was the term? Witch?

"Witches, you say? Are you crazy or something?" I asked as I chuckled at her nonsense.

"Yes. And actually, you and I are not same. You are different but in a good way, you are the crown-" she was about to say something but my burst of laughter stopped her mid-way.

"Hahaha...you have a funny way of joking. Okay, common, jokes aside, I am serious this time. How can you do this telepathy thing with me? I want to earn this technique." I said trying my best to put on a serious face.

"You don't believe me? Okay. So tell me what about your powers? Why do you think you have those magical powers that guides you, protects you, always stay by your side and in your case, helps you dress up?" She asked, making me feel a bit embarrassed at that dressing part.

"Isn't that because I am gifted naturally? Besides, there are plenty of magicians out there. I hardly believe they are witches. Besides, are you living in some twilight fiction? Don't you think, you are a bit old now to play that kind of prank on me? Don't think that you can act funny and trick me. You are telepathic right?" I asked.

The nerve of this old woman trying to trick me!

"Telepathic? Is that the term you have been using all along? You don't remember anything, do you?" She asked after a long pause, smiling creepily.

That smile was making me shudder as I could feel that something was wrong about that smile. It wasn't particularly scary, but it felt like she was controlling her anger.

However, the smile was there only for a few seconds before she changed her expression into that of a sweet woman.

I was about to ask her what she was talking about when she suddenly widened her eyes.

"Oh my god! They didn't tell you, what you are, did they? The nerve of this daughter of mine who didn't even warn her daughter about this beautiful gift you have.

Oh my god! I can't be more shamed at this fact than I already was. What will the ministers think about it when they'll come to know about it? The strongest clan is ashamed of their powers?" She said squinting her brows as she mumbled among herself.

"Uhh, excuse me? Can you please speak a bit clearer? I mean, I know you are old and might have some mental issues but, at least complete what you started, I mean isn't it rude-" I wasn't even finished with my sentence when I saw a black shadow engulfing around her.

"I'll show you." She said cutting me off.

"I know, no matter what I say, you won't understand a word. There's a lot you need to catch up with. I didn't think I had such an incapable scared daughter who even after knowing what you are, didn't dare to tell you anything." She said before the black energy around her started coming towards me.

"You! Stop right there! Whatever that is, keep it away from me. I have experienced this. You want to harm me! Carla! Carla!" I panicked as the black energy started to circle around my body.

I looked at my side at Alexander who was just standing there looking dazed as if he couldn't even see me.

"Alexander! Help me! I promise I will stop playing hard to get! I'll do whatever you'll say! Just stop this lady from whatever thing she is going to do with me." I shouted waving my hands in front of him, but it looked like my words were falling on deaf ears.

It felt like I was there and not there at the same time.

Where was Carla again? Why wasn't she coming? Did she leave?

"Ssshhh... Your panicking will only make it tougher for you. It will hurt a little, but it's necessary." She said smiling as her eyes suddenly turned pitch black that made me scream in horror.

'Aahhhhh!! Stay away from me' I wanted to shout but no words came out of my mouth. I tried to move my hands to stop her energy from approaching me, but couldn't even move a finger.

It felt like she was forcing my soul to leave my body.

What kind of horror movie had I got myself into!!

'Aaaahhhhhh!' I heard a shrill scream, however this time, it wasn't mine. I closed my eyes as the pain started to surround my existence.

Author's NOTE- So I was not feeling like studying at the moment, and then I thought, why don't I write something in between to take a break.

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