Chapter 226

• Something was different about Rue, something Mericel could not seem to put her fingers on. It was not just her power that was different, Mericel could tell. The witch she had trapped in the enchanted forest was no more. What now stood a good distance from her was very much more powerful.
• She watched as Rue's eyes turned an alarming yellow. Her wolf side was out and painted the picture of rage on her face. "You killed my parents." It was not a question or an accusation. It was surprisingly calm, a statement that did not leave any room for pleading. Mericel knew Rue's composed self was just a front for the storm brewing in her words and eyes.
• The way Rue's stance stood straight and posed reminded her of Ester. The cunning witch was a replica of her mother, the only difference was the hair and eyes. The power too was extremely higher.