Chapter 185. Bridges

Sia’s POV

I waited in the small village all night, unable to find sleep. I missed Nicholas, but I knew nurturing our bond would only cause more pain. Once he realized the life we would have, he would reject me. Right now, I needed to focus on saving Elise and my friends.

Hearing Chris say that Elise and Kalix were searching for me filled me with so much happiness. I spent months away from everything ever known. I thought the people I loved, hated me. That they all viewed me as a traitor and a filthy witch. Now I knew they love me too and I used that to push me forward.

I dressed in a long elegant green and beige dress. My dark skin seemed to glow and my black hair was half up with lose curls. I masked my powers from my witch heritage, but didn’t lock them away. If I needed to fight I would be ready too. The herbs I gave Chris were harmless, and I prayed he didn’t figure it out it until it was too late to do anything about it.

I hid myself in the crowd, watchi