An Unexpected Visitor.

She could tell this time that he was visibly angry. "How dare you lay your accusing finger on my people? Do you think they are as dumb as your kind? Tanak could be evil but, he will never kill my father and his father as well,'' he panted heavily before storming out of the scene.

Clara never said any word again. She simply watched until he went out of her view. Now that she was all alone maybe, she could finally get some sleep while, awaiting what the wolves has in store for her. Just as she was about laying down on the floor to rest Kane appeared from nowhere again.

"I was wondering how those shackles came off your hands and feet, would mind explaining what happened while I was gone?'' Kane demanded.

"What can I say Kane? Does any of that matter to you since, I have not been able to escape. I have always remained your prisoner so why that question?''

"Who untied you Clara? Who had the gut to break through the barrier?''

"Who do you think it could be you dumb ass? If, anyone was able to burst through your evil spell do you think I will still be held hostage here? Huh? I would have made away with whoever it was. Don't think I'm stupid." She was almost panting with exhaustion.

Kane left again this time without looking back. At the same time Clara is certain this is the last time she will see him for the evening. She laid back to her former position. She wished she had her witchery tools with her, it would have been easier to escape from the dark magic which is holding her hostage down there.

Tired and exhausted of ideas on how to free herself, she falls into a trance. However, that never lasted because her short moment of peace was interrupted by an unexpected breeze above the pit.

"Clara! Clara!" A soft voice whispered. "Wake up, it's me Lora."

She awoke up only to find Lora looking at her. "How did you find me Lora?''

"I followed your trail,'' Lora told her. "I noticed how excited you were in the morning immediately after, the unknown messenger left you. So I decided to satisfy my curiosity. I wanted to know what your little secret was."

"Wait a minute, you picked up my trail and followed me all the way down here just know what I was up to? How foolish you were Lora? Do you know your life could be in danger right now? You never can tell who is watching us right now and you may end up inside here just like me."

"Fear not sister, I have never been careful in my life like I am right now. I have always stayed hidden with the help of my magic power, not even their acute sense of smell have been able to fish out a poor intruding witch like me."

"I know but, staying hidden is not an enough reason why you should risk your life into an unknown land of the wolves."

"You worry a lot Clara. How do I help you get out of there?'' She tries to fly over the open pit but, was quickly pushed aside by an unseen great force. "That's strange!'' Lora exclaimed. "What was that all about? What is happening here and why can't I fly in or get closer to you?"

"Needles to save me Lora. You can't get to me no matter how hard you try."

"Why would you say that? I mean why I can't get closer to you?''

Clara nearly shouted in frustration when she tried to reply Lora. "Because I'm being pinned down here by a spell. And not just any ordinary spell but, the dreaded dark magic.''

"Oh no! This is bad. But how in the hell were the wolves able to be in possession of that? I thought it could be used only by Ferahon your mother and of course her potential successor which is you?'' Queried Lora inquisitively.

"There are many things you don't seem to understand. It's a long story Lora. I failed to keep my promise."

Clara's facial expression looked like she is about to shed some tears. Lora was able to see that because, the moon did not hold back from shining unrestricted on earth that night.

"Oh no! I hope it's not what I'm thinking? You taught them this? How in the hell did that happen?"

Now, she was shedding tears visibly. "I had no idea of what I was doing back then. I did it for love. Today, that love is about to lead me to my untimely death. What a fool I must have been."

"Who got you into this mess?" Lora sounded worried.

"An alpha wolf," Clara told her with low voice.

Lora who had become surprised by what she heard proceeded with more questions, "an alpha wolf? I don't understand, you were in a romantic relationship with an alpha wolf? For how long please and may I know his name?''

"Does it matter Lora? His name is Kane."

"Kane? Hmm! What a strange name. How come I have never heard about him before?''

"I have told you it doesn't matter. And you better leave here as soon as possible before the wolves finds you. This is my mistake and I must face the consequences alone. Never trust an alpha wolf, he could sell you out any time any day."

Almost growing impatience, Lora sets out to help again. "Wait Clara I will break the spell so you can regain your freedom and we can escape from here."

"This is no ordinary spell. Are you sure you can take on it? Because, it requires a witch with a sufficient experience and I'm pretty sure, you have no idea of what you are about to deal with.''

"Have faith Clara. You will be free.'' Lora brings out a copper rod with a star-shaped head, one of her portable witchery tools and pointed to the spell-bound pit and began casting a spell to free Clara.

"By the power vested in me, the daughters of the almighty Ferahon unite tonight to fight the forces of the darkness. That the unknown be known. Release thee, from the spell of darkness the lady in the pit. Let the powers from the south, north, east and west sides converge at thy tune, so mote it be.''

A beam of light came from her magic rode and polarized the surface of the pit. "It's working!" Lora exclaimed, while Clara was simply reserved until she sees a meaningful result. Just then Lora's hand began to shake as if she is being pulled by a greater force from the empty space of the pit. "Oh no Clara! What is happening?"

"Call off your spell immediately, I warned you, you can't handle it!'' Clara shouted in fright after, seeing how Lora is struggling to contain the powers of the dark magic she tried without success to drive off.

"I'm trying to put it to an end but, I'm stuck!" Lora replied in desperation.

"Then let go of the copper rod in your hand. Do it now!''

While they argued on how to end the struggle that is likely put Lora in harm's way or even end her life, the beam on the empty space, on the wolfs prison increased in brightness forcing both witches to close their eyes. Lora managed to close hers with her free arm while the other was stuck.

"What about reversing the spell before it kills all of us?'' Clara suggested.

She knew Lora was not as experienced as her. She knew how she would have channeled her energy better than Lora and beat the dark magic spell. How bad it was for her because, the under experienced Lora is the one carrying out this herculean task. Nevertheless, Lora proceeded to reversing the spell.

"Free I sought this hand of mine bound to the dark powers of hell. Freedom I sought from the entanglement of darkness, now and here! So mote be!''

At once the bright light died down but, not without flinging Lora across a short distance like a pebble. She fell with her back landing on the ground. Her copper rod fell beside too. She picked it up again.

Clara who couldn't get the clear view, reacted immediately. "Oh my God! Are you alright Lora?''

She thought Lora has been seriously injured or even dead. Bound by the dark magic spell she bit her fingers and cursed. She knew there was little she could do to help. She can't go out but, only hope Lora remains harmless.

As if her prayers had been answered, Lora limped closer to the top again. Clara watched her from the pit and discovered she was in pains. "I'm so sorry Lora, I got you in to this. I'm so ashamed of myself that, there is very little I can do at this moment to help you.''

"Hey common Clara! You don't have to take responsibility for what had happened few minutes ago. Instead blame my poor spell-casting. It wasn't strong enough to do the job. I guess I'm a bad witch. Remember, you never got me into this? I volunteered to know the whereabouts of my future mistress. Here I found her bound to a dark magic."

Clara forced a little smile on her face after hearing Lora's warm words. "I still insist it was my fault. Anyway, I think it's high time you move away from here before the wolves close in on you."

"Oh no! It seems you are getting me wrong. I didn't make it all this way long just take a look and return back. I'm here to stay as long as you are held captive here too. Let's rub our minds together and come up with a better plan on how you can escape from here.''

"You have already given it your best and yet it seemed like nothing happened. What else could you possibly do to fight this? There is absolutely nothing! The more you stay here the more the chances of our escape diminishes. But, if you will heed my voice, I have a better suggestion.''

"What?''

"Go back home and inform my mother of what happened. Tell her all you have seen and witnessed. She will definitely be the one in the right position to devise plans on how I could be rescued."

"Yes, that's brilliant Clara but, I know nothing about what lead you down there. One moment I saw you kissing, hugging and playing around your wolf mate and the next, you are been tied up and taken away. Certainly, I can't make any meaning from that."

Surprised, Clara asked, "Wait a minute! You saw all that? I thought stayed far away enough from us? May be you didn't keep a long distance away from me the whole time after all."

"Yes, I saw all of that but, couldn't comprehend what exactly took place."

Clara askes further, "How long has this spy program of yours been going on? How many times have you spied on me to know my where about Lora?''

"Many of the times I sensed you are far away from home. I know you were up to something so I had to keep an eye on you. I'm sorry about this Clara,'' Lora bent her head slightly to show her remorse.

She was slightly annoyed. "Who tasked you with keeping an eye on me? No lies please!''

"No one Clara!"

"It seems like you didn't listen to me when I made it clear to you, I need no lies. Let's face the fact, I'm about to die in the hands of the werewolves any moment from now so, why will you tell me lies when you know very I will take the truth with me down to my grave?" Clara asked. "Answer me, does it worth it?''

"Okay fine! I will tell you truth if that what you want know. Our mistress who is also your mother, assigned me with the task of monitoring your whereabouts especially, when you are leaving our abode."

"Unbelievable! 'Clara exclaimed in a bit disappointment. "Why will she do that and why are my finding out now?''

"Could you please tell me what lead to all these, now that I have opened up to you? What has your romantic affairs with a werewolf alpha had to do with your detention and possible execution Clara? I'm nervous. You don't how much I am now."

Clara sat down on the ground, so she could rest her limbs while she explains. "Alpha Conri is dead!''

"What? Why haven't we heard about it then if, what you are telling me is true?" Lora queried in disbelief. We could have been celebrating in our abode by now if that's true. Of course, you know the long history between us and them? Alpha Conri had your father killed in a way to punish your mother and to send a strong message to the leadership of the witches.''

Clara was astonished because, she had though Lora was aware of alpha Conri's death since, all fingers were being pointed to them by the wolves. In her personal belief, her mother Ferahon is her primary suspect but, that may not be the case after Lora's statement.

If her mother Ferahon, the great witch did not kill Conri the alpha supreme of the Nazan wolf clan then, who did?