Chapter 30- The Dark Forest 1

To Theola's relief, Valeria agreed to follow her. Walking in silence in the woods, Valeria asked about her parents.

"Your parents were full of love, a lovely pair but your grandfather didn't approve of it."

"Why?" Valeria enquired.

"Because it was an abomination, humans and witches never got along centuries ago."

"So what did they do?"

"They ran away."

"So my mom was a witch?!"

"Yes dear, a good dark witch."

"If you refer her as good does that mean you're bad?" Theola was taken back by her blunt question.

"Of course am not dear, I just wanted you to know." Valeria had a neutral expression as she nodded absentmindly.

"By the way, my name is Theola." Valeria nodded again without looking at her.

"Are we close?"

"Yes dear."

"So why didn't you search for my mom and help her?" came Valeria's burning question.

"I did, but she hid herself well."

"What about my grandparents?" Theola gave it a thought before answering.