Chapter 14: "The Sacrilege Revealed"

Aria followed the Netherlands' marks on the trees, leading her to the secret meeting arena. The clearing was filled with fourteen males, eight women, and three teenagers around her age. Amidst them stood an older witch, her dark aura unmistakable. A black witch, unbound and unafraid.

Aria's curiosity turned to alarm as the old witch's gaze locked onto hers.

"Ah, a taboo! A sacrilege has been committed!" the witch exclaimed, her voice piercing the air.

Aria's heart racing, she suspected the old witch had discovered her mate bond with Alpha Elijah.

The witch's bony finger pointed at Aria. "You!"

All eyes turned to her.

"Me?" Aria asked, feigning innocence.

"Yes, you! You're a child of sacrilege. I can feel it. Your blood is that of the rumored prophecy child. You have the blood rush of both black and white sorcerers within you. Your parents committed a sacrilege."

Gasps erupted from the crowd.