The Mad Witch's Orc (The Witch's of Shalimar Book 1) by Victoria Dove

Author:Victoria Dove [Dove, Victoria]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2026-02-10T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter twenty

Calypso

Calypso woke up contented and relaxed from the afterglow of last night’s earth-shattering orgasm. If she had known orc tongues had such capabilities, they could’ve had more interesting nights during her initial capture.

Her brightness instantly dimmed when she saw the seriousness on Vidorak’s face. To be fair, it was always like that, but now it looked acutely grave.

“What is it?”

“I need to talk to you about my uncle’s plans.”

“I have a feeling I won’t like them.” She crossed her arms over her chest to keep from fidgeting.

His expression was grim. “You won’t. He plans to attack your stronghold in Taybe. He sees your coven as weak.”

This time she didn’t even correct him in referring to it as a stronghold. She had not anticipated this possibility. Coils of disgust swirled within her. She had been relishing his kisses and pleasure while her sisters, the rescued witches, and all she strived for were at risk.

If her mind could be so easily swayed, then she was too weak to carry out her plans. She steeled her heart as she looked at Vidorak. He may desire her, but that didn’t mean his loyalties automatically lay with her. While he clearly had his disagreements with the chieftain, Urim was still his blood relation.

“I see,” she said through gritted teeth.

His dark eyes hardened in response, and he stalked toward her. She stiffened, flames licking at her fingertips. If this were a trap, she was completely at his mercy. Could she trust him and risk ruining all the plans she’d set into motion?

“Stay back!” she warned, her eyes turning golden around the edges as she warred with her mind.

He didn’t slow in his progress, taking her by the shoulders and wrapping her in his embrace. The small tendrils of fire born of her restless emotions swiped at his skin. She wanted to control them, but she felt too much.

She struggled to get out of his grasp, but his hold only tightened.

His hand went to her chin. “Look at me, Calypso.”

He rarely used her name, and hearing it did something to her. Her golden eyes went to his dark ones, and she felt anchored once more.

“I will not let that happen,” he promised. “I will protect you. It doesn’t matter if that is against my uncle or against the king.”

Her heart beat fast at these words. “Why?”

It was too much. The gentle way he touched her, the loving words he spoke—it messed with her already fragile mind. It made the hurt and lonely part of her wish for more. She loved her sisters fiercely, but she knew the ugly parts of her got in the way. With Vidorak, she’d not held back, but he persisted in showing her compassion that mended the cracks in her heart.

“Because you have bewitched me,” he started, but then hesitated. The tumultuousness she felt inside her was reflected in his eyes. “Because it is what’s right, and it’s something I should have done long ago.”

He does his duty against a tyrant chieftain.

Unlike the previous evening, she didn’t feel confident enough to refute the voice’s claims.

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