Collectively, we stroll to the window, however what we discover isn’t some creature tapping on the glass however a vine. They’ve by no means carried out something like this earlier than. I’ve seen them transfer and develop however by no means tapping.

“What’s it doing?” she asks, shifting nearer to get a greater look. “Is it…?” She strikes her hand throughout the glass, and it follows her. She then strikes her hand up and down, and it does it once more. The vines are following her.

I take a flip, however it doesn’t have an effect on the unusual, cursed plant. I peek on the floor, and to my horror, the clearing is now full of vines reaching for our window.

“Have they ever acted like this earlier than towards you?”

“No! By no means.”

“What’s completely different?” I ask myself, however she nonetheless shakes her head, unable to look away from the window.

“Nothing.”

“That is vital. I don’t know why… If I can discover out, then possibly it’s a technique to lastly break this fucking curse. After which I can lastly seek for my sister.”

“Your sister?” Nyx’s head turns so quick that her hair almost slaps her face. I didn’t imply to reveal a lot so quickly, however I’ve been dying to inform her anyway.

“Sure. My older sister disappeared on the identical time the vines began rising. I imagine she acquired trapped on the opposite aspect. My mother and father act as if she by no means existed. That’s the reason I’ve so many books and am in my workplace each time doable.”

“It’s Magik, isn’t it?”

I seize her hand and pull her again to the mattress. If we’ve this lengthy speak, we will not less than be comfy doing it. She climbs in, and I observe her, pulling her to my aspect.

“Sure. It needs to be.”

“Have you learnt who may very well be the caster? There haven’t been Magik customers since…”

“Because the outdated King. He was the final recorded one born with the power. And since he had no kids, the reward was by no means handed down.”

“No chil… There isn’t a document of any kids?” She leans ahead and appears at me with shock written throughout her face.

“No. I’ve gone via all of the paperwork. There may be by no means any point out of any kids. Not even a single bastard.”

“Hmm.” She chews on her backside lip. There’s something she isn’t telling me.

“What’s it?”

“I…it’s simply…I…”

“Nyx.” I seize her chin and drive her to take a look at me. She must see that what I’m about to say is real and can’t be misconstrued. “You possibly can inform me something. It’ll by no means go any additional than the 2 of us.” Her eyes search mine, however I can see the partitions nonetheless constructed excessive inside her. Eventually, she is going to know that I imply it.

“Felix!” Tia’s voice rings out via the tower earlier than the door is thrown open. “Your father is searching for you. The vines…”

“I do know. I noticed.” I kiss Nyx on the highest of her head and get away from bed. That is going to be a protracted evening. If Father is worried, then the council has been referred to as. “Nyx, keep in mattress and get some relaxation. Father has referred to as a gathering, and I have to attend.”

“In fact. We’ll end our speak whenever you get again.”

“Come, Tia. You know the way a lot the King loves ready.”

“Tia!” Nyx motions for my second in command. Tia rushes to her aspect, and Nyx whispers one thing in her ear. No matter it’s, Tia is extraordinarily excited and smiles from ear to ear.

I shake my head and begin down the steps. It doesn’t take lengthy for Tia to catch up.

“Are you going to inform me what that was about?” I ask with a raised forehead.

“Completely not!” She laughs. “If she needs you to know, she is going to inform you.”

“I advised her about Rose,” I confess as we step into the hall and switch towards the convention room.

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