Chapter 51

Chapter 51

Aaliyah

"Piper will bring you some food," Tristan said as he stood at the door. "But I advise you not to repeat what you did."

"I accept my failure," I said.

"Eat and rest. There will be guards outside your room," he continued. "Behave, and don't try anything stupid. I'll visit you later."

I wanted to argue, but I was too exhausted. I had work to do tomorrow. I would need to ask Sarah to teach me the spells written by my mother. Not long after Tristan left, Piper appeared with dinner. After eating, I decided to take a hot bath to wash off the long day.

Once the bath was ready, I stepped into the tub and relaxed. As I sank into the warm water, I touched the wound on my chest, now completely healed.

Though my escape had been foolish, I was happy to have learned something about my mother. Letting the soap slide over my skin, I traced the bite mark on my neck, now healed as well.