Chapter 109
Eos walked across the dusty ground next to Venus, as the wild wolves prepared to attack the mercenaries who threatened to approach them. When they reached the entrance of the mansion, they went inside and climbed the stairs firmly. When they reached the hallway upstairs, they were met by several men guarding the room.
Eos’ eyes turned intensely green, and Eda took control.
“I’ll take care of these wolves. Go and kill that witch, you can, sister. Eda gave him a mischievous smile. When the men were transformed into wolves, Venus took command and confronted the wolves with ferocity.
Eos turned the handle in the room and walked in.
Sofia had her back turned, looking out the window. In a calm voice, he said:
“That arrow must have killed your great love. I don’t understand why you didn’t die, but I’ll have the pleasure of doing it myself. He turned, his gaze was mischievous and his eyes were dark and empty.
“Witch, I thought you were smart, but I see you’re just a heartless witch who doesn’t know who she’s messed with. Eos said invigorated and with a defiant smile.Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.
Sofia narrowed her eyes, she didn’t understand how the people were leaving the herd calmly without falling dead, and even less when she saw how the arrow pierced Eos, it was to leave her dying.
“You’ve said goodbye to your beloved and your family. I will have no mercy on you. I’ll see you agonize like my father did. You will repay me for stealing Perseus and the suffering I went through after you banished me from this pack. She shouted angrily; Darkness could be seen within his eyes.
“Do it, I want to see how good you are.” I’d like to see what you’re up to destroy me. Perseus was always mine and came back to me again. There is no spell that can separate us. He gave her a sarcastic smile. Your father died because of your greed to desire what doesn’t belong to you.
Anger burned in Sophie’s heart, consumed by the desire to destroy that nymph, she cried out furiously.
“Shut up! Perseus would have loved me if you’re damned nymph hadn’t appeared.
Hatred and frustration consumed Sophie, she raised her hands and recited an incantation against Eos. However, as he approached the queen, his spell vanished into thin air like an ephemeral shadow. Sophie was bewildered when she realized that Eos remained unharmed, without a single scratch. Despair repeated the spell over and over again, but his attempts proved in vain, like leaves blown by the wind.
“Damn, you should be dead,” she shouted, furious and astonished that her spells were having no effect.
“Witch, you’re pathetic. Stirring up a conflict and trying to kill so many innocent people on your whims. Do you think you could beat the kings of the wolf lands and the queen of nature and the nymphs? Eos laughed triumphantly. Not really!
Sophie reached for a drawer and opened it, drawing a dagger poisoned with aconite. With ferocity, he rushed towards Eos and stabbed her in the chest again and again, but Eos did not move or dodge the attack. After five stab wounds, Sofia left the dagger inside Eos and retreated, astonished by the queen’s seemingly unwavering resilience.
A vine appeared and wrapped around the handle of the dagger, extracting it, as Eos’ wounds closed one by one.
“What…?” Can’t this be? You can’t be stronger than me, what have you done? Sofia said, paralyzed and frightened.
“Sophie! Do you know why people haven’t died? Do you wonder why they’re still out there alive? Vines sprang up and engulfed Sophie, while a root curled around her neck. Because in addition to possessing the gift of nature, which you already knew, I also have the power to give life. I am all life. A pathetic witch like you cannot, and never will, hurt a queen like me. The root began to squeeze Sophie’s neck, as the vines creaked as they wrapped around her motionless body. Sophie, her eyes widened in a stifled shriek, blurted out:
“Damn, you defeated me…”
“You’re the damned one, evil will never be able to overcome good,” she said with a smile, as she saw Sofia’s pale body fall to the ground and the roots and vines disappeared from her sight, returning to nature. At that, Perseus and Eda entered the room to see Sophia dead. Perseus walked up to her and hugged her tightly.
“My love don’t be mad at me, I couldn’t be distracted if I wanted to defeat Sofia,” Eos said pouting.
“My flirtatious nymph, I would never be angry with you. Of course, in the room I’m going to give you your punishment for leaving me tied up,” he blurted out, giving her a light kiss.
“Well, well, I’m here. Little sister, the boys already have everything under control and the renegade wolves and mercenaries that were left alive were taken to the dungeons. You will see later what to do with them.
Eos looked at her husband for a few seconds.
“Perseus, have the mansion cleaned up. Everything that Sofia touched must be taken out of here and burned, also that her body be taken away from the herd. Go with our people and in a moment, we will reach you.
“Yes, my nymph. I answer with a tender look. I’m going to organize the herd and then we’ll leave. I need to see my kids.” He turned his back on her and walked out.
“Eda, thank you for being my unconditional little sister, for giving me back my Perseus. I’m sorry Magnus isn’t by your side right now. But it’s time for you to go back to the city and talk to him,” Eos said with a warm smile, taking his hands.
“No, Eos! I gave up everything for him, my habits, my friends, to conform to him, and he only left when I needed him.” It’s not that I’m selfish, and I know that many don’t understand me, but when I needed their support, they just left. I know he has people in his charge and a company to take care of, but what did it cost him to help us with this battle and then return us together to the city and face his business responsibilities? You know, little sister, my heart is wrinkled, but I’ve realized that I’m stronger than I thought.
“I understand. I don’t know the reasons why he left, but you can see that he’s a good mate and a father. Just give him a chance to talk.
“I’m not going to town. If he wills, let him come to me and his son. Then, let him return to these lands. I’ve discovered my gift and I don’t want to leave here. Here I have my people, my family and, most importantly, me Mateo.
Eos hugged her with feeling, then pulled her hands out of that room.
“We’re going with the others, and then we’ll go with our family waiting for us.”