Bound Series Trilogy: A Fantasy Reverse Harem by Eve Newton

Author:Eve Newton
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Publisher: Eve Newton
Published: 2020-03-08T05:00:00+00:00

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A short while later, I gather up the hem of my black ceremonial robe as I descend the stairs that lead to the chamber of the Dark Oracle. I’m back in my human form and in fine fettle after my time in my true form and, most especially, after the sacrifice. I can still feel the soul inside me being corrupted and adding to my power.

I hope that Axelle can feel it as well.

As I enter the cave where the old Witch dwells, it is in darkness, so I flick my wrist to light a few candles. I frown as she doesn’t make an appearance and it is only then that I remember how the magick affected her last time.

“Witch?” I call out, looking behind me as I hear a scuffle against the stone.

“I am here,” she croaks out and advances into the dim, flickering light. She looks shocking. Even older than she did a few weeks ago. “How may I serve you?”

“I need to know more about Axelle,” I say instantly.

“I am weak, but I will try,” she answers and holds her hand out to me. “Bring her to me.”

I pause. “I can’t do that,” I say eventually.

“I used her blood last time,” the crone says. “I need her this time; I am not strong enough.”

“Well, get strong enough,” I snap at her. “We had a deal. She stays where she is, for now.”

“A deal?” the Dark Oracle asks, perking her ears up.

“Yes, it’s none of your concern,” I mutter.

“Interesting,” the Dark Oracle answers and creates a small fire in the middle of the cave that she stares into.

“How so?” I ask, my frown increasing.

“I wasn’t aware that the Devil made deals that weren’t to his own and complete satisfaction,” she says with a smirk on her twisted lips.

“She agreed to be put back in her body,” I reply carefully. “That satisfies me for now.” I see no harm in telling the old crone about that. She had probably already foreseen the whole shameful debacle anyway.

“She is defiant of you,” the Witch says.

“It is her nature, I won’t punish her for it,” I reply with a grimace, surprising even myself with these words. I usually don’t tolerate any insubordination, but I appear to be handing out leniency left and right for that willful wench.

“Oh, really?” the Dark Oracle asks in surprise. “You are lenient with her. Perhaps too lenient?”

“Enough! Tell me about her thoughts, her fears, her doubts. I want to know,” I bark at her.

The Dark Oracle just stares into the fire as I grow impatient. “What?” I snap at her.

“Why don’t you just ask her?” she asks.

“I am asking you!” I roar at her. “And while we are at it, you have some explaining to do. Last time you said that three would be vying for her body. I need to know what you mean by that.”

At her silence, I let out a huff and hold my hand out. The athame that is still coated with Axelle’s blood appears in my hand and I give it the Witch.

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