Chapter 79
Fern ushered me into the bathroom and into the green swamp water in the tub. Surprisingly it was warm and soothing. As she father’s my sweat-drenched clothes a small blue fabric falls on the floor. The scent of cranberries fills my nose. Reaching out I just barely catch it with my fingertips. The rough denim fabric catches on the floor as I inch it to me.
Finally getting it to me I bring it to my nose taking a deep breath of the mouth-watering scent. “What’s that?” Startling me I dropped it in the water. Watching it sink as the water soaks into it. My heart drops as the blue turns green as it sinks to the bottom. “nothing well nothing anymore. But I don’t know just a piece of fabric I found on the floor.”
I want to cry and scream. But I can’t tell anyone that it smelled like heaven and I don’t know where it came from other than my hateful cousin sent it. Staring at the fabric sitting at the bottom of the tub. “what's wrong alpha” Michaela whispers waving my hand “you Sally’s mate so I’m just Athena now. Oh no did they have the tournament? Who will be my team do you know?” the title tournament flashed in my mind's eye. “we did and I think you’ll be happy. I came in third so not the title I wanted but a title you will give me.” Sally sings coming in with a glass of something orange as Michaela sets a black bag on the counter. “what about beta and gamma?” “so johnny from the stables took first place so he’s gonna be your beta and Sara-Anne from the guard got second place.” Nodding “Sara I didn’t even know she was entering but wow I’m a little surprised she didn’t take first” “well not her fault really. I think they should have done a rematch but she refused. She caught a scent that distracted her when a delivery driver pulled in with the hay for the stables. Johnny was able to get the upper hand and pin her.” I go to say something when Sally shakes her head “I tried she is happy being gamma said fate placed her where she’s meant to be.” Nodding I accept it all. “once done here I want a meeting with you all we will go over the ceremony to give you three your titles. What about the warrior's head?” “father actually won that one and has been running drills every day since. My legs are hello at the end of the night.” Trying not to giggle. “I told you you should join in my training growing up” “how was I supposed to know that father would be head and decide we are all toddlers and need to be bulked up” “Sal come on believe me he’s only doing what needs to be done. I’m actually happy about the training you are complaining about. I’ll join you in the morning. The attack on Christmas was only the beginning I fear. Fern's spell backfired greatly. I DO HOPE FERN IS WORKING ON A WAY TO FIX WHAT SHE DID.” Raising my voice so fern can hear me. “OK am alpha. I am also trying to create a soul location spell. As you know master Loki is missing.” Fern comes in speaking. “what is that? Get it out of there before it ruins the herbal bath.” Grabbing the fabric I set it on the back of the tub, maybe his scent wasn’t washed away.
Fern opens her black bag and starts pulling things out setting them on the vanity. “what's in this it’s tingly?” “Herbs. The tingle means it’s working.” Pulling the top of a bottle of bright pink liquid. “here drink this and make sure you swallow it all.” Smelling the sweet liquid I shrug thinking it was an odd choice of words until the sour bitter foul taste hit my tongue. “don’t even. Swallow it all.” Fern orders. Glaring at her as I force the rotten foot juice down. “keep it down. It will help if you slip under the water.” She says as she sorts through her things. Holding my breath I slip under the water. Surprisingly it helped. Once the urge to throw up passed I shoot up out of the water gasping in the air.
“I am trying to forge a link between you and me. With how strong the spell is on you I think I can direct some of it to me and I’ll be able to see what you're seeing. Then once one takes you over, I can follow the magic back to the witch or coven and break the spell.” Explains as she dumps purple sand-like stuff in the water. A burn starts to cover me. Trying to jump out of the water, but Fern holds me down. It feels like my skin is burning off. Screaming out I had thought someone would have come but no one did. Only to find out the screaming was only in my head.
The burning stopped and my skin felt raw. Looking down I didn’t see any sign of distress on my skin. Looking at my hands trying to find any sign that the burning was real. “it was real but the potion you drank was to speed up your healing. I needed the herbs to get past your skin. I am sorry I didn’t warn you but you are much stronger than I and could have stopped me from dumping the salt in the water.” “your fucking right I would have that fucking hurt. I hope it was worth it” “we will know the next time you have a vision.” She says putting all her things back in the bag. “soak for ten more minutes then shower using these oils here. They will help with the ache from the burns and healing. And moisturize your skin.” Closing her bag she leaves shutting the door behind her.
