Chapter 72. Away from Home

Lacey made a rough landing on a cobbled road. When she raised her head, her sight was drawn to horses and their hooded riders waving flaming torches in the air. “Not again,” she mumbled in frustration.

It was now clear to her how she had a nightmare all messed up. It was Nyx’s doing. Now Nyx had sent her far away from home, a strange place she knew nothing about.

She steeled her failing nerves and dragged herself up.

“Woman, state your business here!” a rider said, pointing his sword toward Lacey.

It was already dark, and she could barely see their faces, even though they were bearing flaming torches. Her vision was blurry.

“I’m lost,” Lacey spoke in a crackling little tone.

This wasn’t the first time Nyx was messing with her. Some months back, she thought she had died, only for her to encounter Nyx, who tormented her until Ruby revived her. Whatever was going on right now required a witch like Ruby to save her from it.

Werewolves are not go