Chapter 566

Blue
This is ridiculous.
I know all the people that are in this room. They all have smiles on their faces. They are either all oblivious to what is going on, or they are in on it. I hate that I am here but she hasn’t asked about Gyles and I need to keep it that way until he gets back. The room is packed with people, they are all dressed up in dresses and suits. This is unlike most of her parties.
This is too formal.
Badger is seated in the centre of the room. Somehow, the throne fits him a lot more than it did my mother. Even though deep down I know that they are the same person but this time, it feels like she is getting the respect she has always wanted being him.
Badger has a huge statue. He screams power and I have always felt like this is something that he always wanted. It is sad that he was killed before he even had the chance to live out his dreams.
I don’t know who is going to take over the coven when we fix things but I need to get her off that seat and away from all the power.
You need to kill her.
My wolf reminds me. I know this but I don’t know how I am going to do it. I don’t know if I am strong enough to do this. I don’t know if I will have the willpower. My weakness will be her true self, I will hesitate.
I am just glad that Gyles is here with me. I could never do this on my own. People greet me as they pass by with drinks in their hands. They all seem to be having a blast and all I want to do is get out of here.
“Hello Blue,’’ a man walks up to me. He looks to be in his mid-fifties. I know him but right now, his name is leaving a blank.
“Hello sir,’’ I respond to him, in hopes that he doesn’t realize that I don’t even know who he is. He smiles at me as he takes a sip of his wine.
“How are you holding up with everything that has happened?’’ he asks me. I don’t even sense a hint of concern in his voice but I return his smile because I want him and everyone else to think that I am having a good time. I don’t want any eyes on me even though I know that is not a possibility.
I found the room.
Gyles sends me a mind link. I stand upright as I try to act unsuspicious “I am doing fine. Thank you for asking,’’ I keep my smile on my face.
And?
I send him one too. I can feel him, he is nervous but at the same time, he has the same determination that I do and I know that we will soon be out of this mess.
“I am sorry about your mother, she was a good leader,’’ he adds. I completely forgot that he was still here and talking to me. I raise a brow in question.
“Was she?’’
He furrows his brow “Yes she was, or am I wrong?’’
He is fishing but I also know that this is not the best time to say bad things about Analise, especially since she is here. I can feel Badger’s gaze on me. He might be seated far away from where I am standing but it feels like he is listening in on my conversation with this man.
“You are not wrong,’’ I dart my eyes to him and he doesn’t hide his glare “But I am sure we are in capable hands right now.’’
The man’s eyes follow mine and he smiles when he sees Badger “Oh, better hands. There is nothing like a man in power. Don’t get me wrong, your mother was a good chief but unlike her, Badger makes things happen.”
His misogynistic comment makes me upset. I knew that they all accepted Badger because of his gender but it is sad to even think that this would be the reason why they would prefer him. I would have preferred to hear about all the evil that she did—if they even know.
“Oh, I see, will you excuse me for a second,’’ I walk away from him and to the direction of the exit. I feel Badger’s footsteps until he grabs my hand and stops me from walking.
“Where are you going to?’’ he asks me immediately. The suspicion is evident on his face. I know my mother doesn’t trust me and she must know something.
“I need to use the restroom,’’ I lie.
She raises a brow “Oh, where is Gyles?’’ she asks me.
I look around the room, almost like I am looking for him, even though I know exactly where he is “He should be around here, I will check for him when I get back.’’
He watches me but remains quiet as I leave the room. Once out in the hallways. The silence makes me feel better.
There is a secret passageway. It is hidden in the potions room. Can you come and find me?
Gyles sends me another message. I know where the potions room is, I have been there so many times but never in all my life, did I ever think that kind of thing would be happening in that place. Suddenly, it all makes sense. It was always in plain sight.
Right in front of me and I never know.
I don’t know if I can sneak away from this, she is already looking for you. I need to find a way to cover for you. We can sneak back there later tonight. When this is over. Maybe you should come back to the party.
I send him a reply just as the door opens and the music blares outside. I look up and Badger smiles at me “I need you inside, I have a surprise for you and Gyles. Where is he?’’
The excitement in his voice frightens me.
Whatever this is, I know it is not going to be good.