CHAPTER 27

"Judy is missing a lot..." Henry said as they were all Waiting at the library.

"Yeah, but I guess she'll be back tomorrow or the day after" Macy said.

"I wonder what Danny wants to tell us..."Henry says sitting beside Macy.

Just then the doors opened and Danny and Grey walked in. Henry and Macy sat up.

"How's Luke?" Macy asked as they sat across them.

"Better..."Danny said. She leaned on her elbows on the desk. "Guys somethings wrong"

Henry and Macy gave each other confused looks before looking at the two. Grey cleared his throat before explaining his theory.

"That means someone else is behind this..." Henry said. "But who and why?"

Macy listened her mind taping into their connection with Chase. 'Is it true?" Macy asked.

'It is!' Chase replied.

Macy sighed the wheels in her head turning trying to figure out what was happening.

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"Do you really think he's back?" Julia asked Malcolm as they were in their room.

"Who else could be up to this? And besides Havier was Mariana's minion. He worshipped the ground she walked on." Malcolm said.

Julia sighed walking to his side. "But the fire in Grana . He was trapped there no way out"

"But no body was found" Malcolm said. "I'm sure he's planning Mariana's freedom"

Malcolm was deep in thought remembering how they raided Mariana's territory and burnt down her palace, Grana to a crisp. Havier, Mariana's right hand was trapped with no way out. But no body recovered as Mariana's power was restrained and she was trapped in blood binding cage.

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"You know for someone who I have tethered to my life, You're the worst..."Macy said approaching him in the valley.

Chase was seated Hydra behind him as he sharpened his blade. 'Here we go!' he said to Hydra as Hydra puffed steam and rolled his eyes at Macy.

"You really don't expect me to tell you everything..."Chase said standing up sheathing his blades.

"Not everything but things that are related to my life." Macy said her arms crossed over her chest.

"I thought your boyfriend told you to keep away..."Chase said stretching out his muscles.

Macy rolled his eyes at him. "Stay away from my personal life."

Chase shrugged.

Hydra seemed to have a throaty chuckle but Macy shot him a death glare. Chase walked up to her standing right Infront of her.

"I didn't tell you because I wasn't sure..." He said standing inches apart from her. He took out her daggers from her side and played with them in his hand before placing it in hers. "You have a battle tomorrow, right?"

Macy was stunned by his move but only nodded looking at his amber eyes. Chase smirked. He took a step back.

"I'm going to teach you some defense moves..."He stated taking on a fighting stand. "You won't win but it will lessen the impact. I don't want my whole body sore due to your incompetence."

Macy huffed in annoyance. She gripped her daggers well before positioning herself ready for an attack. Chase only arched a brow urging her to attack.

Macy smirked before moving forward slashing her daggers trying to make a cut but Chase took a step back to avoid the blades. Macy turned her hand back in a swift motion aiming for his chest but in a swift motion, he caught her hand twisting it on her back and placing a dagger to her throat. Macy froze feeling the blade on her throat.

"Too reckless. Too impulsive" he whispered in her ear her arm still twisted behind his back. "That is your weakness"

Macy closed her eyes feeling him press the blade tighter on her throat. She knew he had the upper hand right now so pissing him off wasn't the right move.

"You need to build up your defense. Think before you attack." He said pushing her forward.

Macy rubbed her neck and sore wrist. He hated to admit he was right.

Hydra who was a silent spectator could only watch the events unfold. 'Smart pants listen to him. Or else you'll end up dead'

Macy sighed. "So I need to build my defenses. Got it!"

Chase sighed. "How about this..."he moved forward to approach her but she took a step back. "Easy ..." He chuckled.

He stood Infront of her. "Swords are long and I've seen Megan's sword. So she needs presicion when attacking."

Macy listened as he moved to place her hand at the back of her head. "She will probably try to slit your throat. Or make a small cut since she can't kill you."

He moved her head back as if dogging a blade. "This will help keep your head on your body."

As Macy stood up to meet his gaze she could see that he really was trying to help her. Not deceiving.

"Make sure you don't attack until it's absolutely necessary. Be the defense it's more easier till you learn to launch strong attacks..."

Chase said in a formal tone almost demanding. Macy nodded as Chase took a step back. Macy knew he did all this to safeguard his own life. Surely he must be regretting his desicion to join his life to hers.

"What about the incident today?" Macy asked. She wasn't going to let it go that easily. "Any suspects"

Chase sighed. "One. And I'm sure. Havier Dodger. Mariana's right hand man"

Macy took a step towards him. "Havier..."

Before he grandma turned to an evil witch, Macy had met Havier. He had a cold stoic demeanour devoid of any warmth. It brought chills to Macy's body and she didn't like spending time near him. She was young a child but could tell he would go to great lengths for her grandma.

"Impossible. He di.."Macy stopped as if realizing something. "No body was found. He didn't. It was all a ploy waiting till the right time."

Chase turned to face her and nodded. "Something tells me that wasn't his only messenger. He's been gathering allies. He's been planning...."

Macy nodded. "He's striking but not in full blows. He's just testing the waters. Testing me..."