Çhapter 108: the price of fate

Chapter 108: The Price of Fate

The silence that followed the woman’s words felt heavy, almost suffocating. Anita could feel the weight of her gaze, like a tangible force pressing against her, as if the old woman was peering into her very soul. Her heart pounded, and the Threads within her stirred, responding to something unspoken.

“What do you mean by ‘the price’?” Anita finally asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She had suspected as much, but hearing it spoken aloud made it real in a way she couldn’t ignore.

The woman’s eyes softened slightly, though her gaze still held an eerie intensity. “Fate is not given freely, child. It takes as much as it offers. The Threads you follow are not mere strands of destiny; they are the fabric of your life, your very essence intertwined with them. To manipulate them, to call upon their power, comes with a cost.”

Anita felt a cold shiver creep down her spine, but she held her ground. “What kind of cost? What do I have to give?”