Chapter 8

It was already sixth day since they started traveling.

" By evening we will be in Creekbay, Eli where does your uncle's family live ? "

" He is the coven head of Arcanum, Augustus Finland "Elina spoke

Crystal turned around and looked at her for a moment : For real " she really had a hard time believing that.

" Why are you surprised "Lukas asked he looked at Crystal confusedly.

Crystal shook her head, he may not know this but she knew very well that Arcanum coven is one of the seven most powerful covens in this kingdom.

" Don't bother, you will know when we reach there. "Crystal said

"Eli have you ever met your uncle before? " Lukas asked

" No but I have heard about him from my mother, she only talked about him once and said that if I ever want to break the seal he will definitely help me. "Elina said

When she talked about her mother both of them went quiet. They knew that this was her sore spot and taking about that will only hurt her. They glanced at each other not knowing how to change this topic.

While Elina looked at them amused, it was true that it still hurts talking about her but that does not mean that she will never mention her so they don't need to be so cautious. But the good news is that they stopped chatting so she did not made any effort to tell them.

So while those two were racking their brain out to cheer her up, her concern lied elsewhere.

She was worried how to break her mother' s news to her uncle. As far she remembers her mother told that they were quite close. It would be difficult for him to accept her mother's demise.

Elina sat up straight from her relaxed position. She felt a current in her body. It was like she felt something in air someone was checking her. Both Crystal and Lukas was surprised to see her looking so serious.

" Eli you ok "Lukas asked while stopping the car.

Elina did not responded, she felt like her blood was boiling, when she felt another coming towards them. She got out of the car and stood in front of it .

Crystal and Lukas followed her and stood beside her. They can feel coming towards them in a fast speed. So they become vigilant.

Not long after two figures stood in front of them one after the other. The boy looked like he was in his early twenties he had black hairs and green eyes, while the other was a girl who looked similar to him with black hairs and green eyes she had freckles on her face. They both were completely shocked and were staring at Elina.

" You... Are you aunt Arora' daughter? " Even though it was a question he asked it as if she was already sure of her answer.

" You are? "She has a idea who they were but she wanted to know how they knew about her.

" I am Ethan and this is my sister Emma " Ethan smiled at her

" I am Elina. They are my friends Lukas and Crystal. "

" How did you know that we are here? " Crystal asked curiously

" Do you not know that we can sense the people with same bloodline like how you wolves know it by smell? " Emma asked surprised

" We do know that but it isn't a bit too far away " Lukas said

" Our dad sensed it. Actually he thought it was aunt but also felt some different so he sent us to check it. " Ethan said

" What about aunt Arora where is she? " Emma asked hesitantly

They all went quiet, seeing this the brother and sister had a inkling but did not want to think any further.

" Let's go home first. Dad and Mom is waiting " Ethan said slowly

All of them quietly got in the car. Nobody spoke for first few moments.

Lukas cleared his throat " So in which direction from here? "

" Ah go straight and then a right down the forest road. Our home is in the middle of a forest " Ethan explained

Soon they saw a huge castle from far. The gates opened as soon as the car came near. There was a fountain in the middle and lawn a path was paved with stones till the entrance. A couple was standing right in front of the gate.

The car stopped and slowly everyone got out. The couple were staring at Elina.

" Dad Mom this is Elina her friends Crystal and Lukas, Elina this is my father Augustus and mother Claire " Elina introduced

" Hello uncle aunt " Elina slightly smiled

" Don't be formal. Please come in." Claire gave a big smile. She had long blonde hairs and black eyes.

" Yes...Right come on in. You all must be tired because of the journey. " Augustus finally came out of his trance and revealed a expression of joy

Elina's smile fell even more. She knew why he was he was happy but unfortunately it won't last long.

' It is not your fault. ' Lizzy said

' But I am the one who is going to break the news to him ' Elina sighed

The inside of the castle was warmly decorated. There was a huge chandelier, right below it was a glass table surrounded by Marron sofa. There was nothing but silence in this enormous castle.

By now Augustus had calmed down he looked at Elina and asked softly " You are, Princess Elina Roswell, right. "

" Yes I am " Elina looked at him straight in his eye. She was not afraid of his questions. Just worried for his disappointment.

" I see " He said in a small voice, he tried to give her a smile " Give me a moment please " Saying this he got up and left the room.

Everyone else stood up too, seeing him leave like that Elina felt pained she lowered her head and kept thinking what if she had not came here. When suddenly she was engulfed in a hug she looked up to see Claire's gentle face.

" It's alright Elina. Everything would be ok. "

Elina was surprised after her mother.... she never felt like this before so she smiled " Thank you, Call me Eli. "

" Then you should call me Claire " She still had the same gentle face " Your rooms are ready eat something and take rest. " She said to all of them. " Ethan and Emma will show you around. "

There was a chorus of " yes " around.

" Now I will go and look for my mate. " She walked away while waving at them.

" Ok let's go and eat something " Emma said

Crystal was the first one to agree " Yes please I am really hungry. " This brought a smile to other's faces finally reducing the depressed feeling.

While eating Ethan said " Say would you like to see the place today or tomorrow. "

" How about tomorrow? It's already late and we were traveling for a long time. " Elina said

" I second that, I am too tired from driving all the way here also can we go in the forest, my wolf is driving me crazy. " Lukas asked helplessly

" Of course I will take you tomorrow morning I would love to meet your wolves. " Emma said excitedly

" That would be great " Crystal said

" So tomorrow's plans are settled, we will go after breakfast " Ethan said

" Cool "

" Done "

Soon the siblings took the three of them to their respective rooms finally in front of Elina's room Ethan stopped her and said " I am really glad to meet you Elina. Dad is happy too, it will just take him some time to come in terms with aunt's news. Don't take it to heart. "Emma was born after aunt left, but he, although young he still remembers his beautiful and gentle aunt, he would create havoc and she would help him out. It was difficult for him to accept it much less his dad. He thought.

" I understand. Call me Eli. "

Ethan beamed at her. He wished her good night and left. She quietly looking at his receding back turned around and closed the door. She stood beside the window for a while looking up at the stars. She felt a lot depressed today for no reason at all. She looked at no particular direction for a long time then went to sleep.