Chapter 80: "...Say Nothing."

Nevaeh silently followed the witches as they walked down a huge hall way of a castle. The castle was like one of those she had seen in movies and magazines. It was imposing and grand. Beautifully decorated pillars with fine golden engravings lined the hallway, and huge oil painted portraits stood between each pillar, with some foreign words written beneath them. It seemed like an unknown language of some sort.

The architectural work was highly commendable.

Nevaeh had her eyes darting around as they led her to God knows where.

Soon they were standing before a huge, double sided mahogany door, with golden handles. The door was immediately opened by the two men standing guard at the door, and they bowed to them.

Nevaeh looked at the guards. They weren't like guards at all. They seemed like the male celebrities in the human realm, they were even better. She looked at the strange clothes they had on, and she couldn't help but look at the queen's and the other people around. Their clothes were quite different from the ones in the human world. They weren't wearing jeans or polos, or even short floral gowns.

Their clothes looked ancient yet fashionable, and modest, and they oddly looked familiar. Like she had seen herself wear one before.

But where?

"Have dinner with us, Nevaeh. We made the best preparation for you." Queen Herilda said cutting through her thoughts before walking towards the head of the table. Nevaeh's eyes widened at the grandeur of the dinner room. This was indeed a castle. The decorations superceeded that of Engel's house. It was as if, Engel's house was a small replica of this place.

She lifted her head in awe as she looked at the gigantic chandelier hanging on the ceiling.

'How magnificent.'

She stood in awe as her glistening eyes skimmed through the entire room, till they fell on the table and her eyes gleamed even more.

Queen Herilda let out an amused chuckle as she watched Nevaeh. Nevaeh coughed awkwardly when she realized she had acted poorly.

"It seems you still have same interest as before."

Nevaeh shot her a confused look.

"The art and food." The queen said and took her seat before the others took theirs.

Nevaeh looked at the available seat which she guessed was hers and she walked to it. It was adjacent to the queen, and opposite to Yana while Araminta was sitting right next to her. She looked at all the faces around the table and she still couldn't believe everyone around her were witches. Real witches with powers.

She turned to the Queen when she heard her voice. "Don't be so stiff. Enjoy yourself, it was all prepared for you." She said.

Nevaeh nodded appreciatively and thanked her before looking at the myriad of food stretched along the length of the large dinning table. But despite how hungry she was, and how enticing the food looked, she wasn't in the mood to eat. She peeked at the queen's seat again. This usually was Engel's spot back at home. They've always ate together in the past weeks except those times when he wasn't around. Though she had always felt uncomfortable with how his blazing gaze always settled on her while they ate, she honestly really liked it.

She liked how he gazed at her, like she was his entire world. How he teased her lips and gently grazed them in pretence of wiping them. He'd feed her and possessively kiss her to torture her or make her shy. She missed him. She missed him alot. She looked at the plate in front of her and she wondered if he had eaten. It was late when Elle took her out of the house, so she wondered if he had had dinner.

How was he feeling right now? She wondered if he had gotten the same answer as her. Was he looking for her right now?

Nevaeh flinched when she felt a warm hand over hers under the table. She looked at Araminta who had her hand placed over hers.

"It's only for a short while." She said with eyes that said she knew her cares and worries.

A short while? How short would it be?

Nevaeh glanced at the queen and asked. "Can I go check on him and tell him I'm fine, that I'll be back as soon as possible? He must be worried sick for me and I..." Her eyes slightly reddend as her throat burned.

"I miss him too." She softly added. She knew she had just gotten there, but she couldn't pretend to be strong and act like her heart was aching right now. She was scared being in the midst of these strangers, but she couldn't act scared and weak like she used to. But the thought of not seeing Engel bothered her more than her fears. She didn't even care she was acting this way in the presence of these strangers. She just wanted to see him and comfort him even for a short while. If he had discovered the truth that she was his wife, he would be shattered after losing her again, right?

She looked at the Queen with desperately pleading eyes, while she hoped her request will be granted.

The queen sighed wearily at Nevaeh's pathetic gaze, and said. "I'm sorry Nevaeh, but you can't."

She can't?

"Why?" She asked.

"You've seen the demons and you know they're after you. Now they also know you're here with us. Creating another portal would signal them, and not only would that put you in danger, but it will endanger all of us."

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Nevaeh silently looked at her. She didn't know what to say or decide on at the moment. They had rescued her, and she couldn't endanger them, and they had also offered to help her to protect Engel, even though she didn't know what she was to protect him from. Though she'd rather have them talk to Engel about this impending danger, she was also scared she'd lure those demons to him.

"I'll send him a message for you. Write a letter and I'll hand it over." Araminta ssid to her.

Nevaeh turned to her as she silently pondered on it, and after a while she nodded her head and said, "Thank you." A letter wouldn't be enough, but she would make do of it.

She glanced at the queen again and politely asked. "How long would i stay here?" She didn't want to stay too long. At most a day or two and she should be on her way back.

Queen Herilda smiled and replied, "It all depends on you."

"Depends on me, how?"

"On how fast you're willing to learn and unlock your memory. Your memory is the key to saving us all."

Saving them all? Wasn't she supposed to protect just her husband?

Queen Herilda softly smiled when she saw the frown on Nevaeh's face. She ran her smooth fingers across Nevaeh's crease.

"Don't worry Vaeh, all will be revealed in time."

Time? She doesn't have time. She did want to stay here, but there was something stirring inside her heart since the queen mentioned Engel and danger in the same sentence. That awkward feeling she felt when she thought Engel was about to go after that thing which had choked her in her dreams, sprout up in her.

But time wasn't really on her side, she'd be happy if they told her what was expected of her so she could go back right away. She could endure the night mares till her memories returned.

Nevaeh was about to say something when the door of the dinning room was flung open and a girl hurried towards the queen with a frown on her face. She bowed to the queen and whispered something into her ears. Nevaeh could guess it wasn't good news especially when it seemed like Queen Herilda's eyes glowed.

She turned to Nevaeh and smiled but it wasn't as soft as it used to.

"Enjoy your dinner, Nevaeh. Jaiyana will accompany you and show you to your room. At dawn you shall visit the sisters for your memories. A good night rest will be beneficial to you." She said and stood up and so did everyone including Jaiyana.

Nevaeh watched the exchange between the mother and daughter pair. She didn't miss the displeased look on Jaiyana's face. It seems the girl wasn't happy about baby sitting her, and also Nevaeh wasn't happy about having her around. The girl looked rude and sassy. Yes, she had saved her but the girl was too condescending, especially with the way she looked at her. For a princess, she truly lacked proper manners.

Nevaeh looked at her food as they all walked away including Jaiyana who was whispering to her mother. She snapped her head to the side when she realized the person by her side was still seated. It was the promiscuous witch who had spelled her, Araminta. Though she had offered to do her a favour by helping her send a message to Engel, she till held her prejudice about her. She couldn't be blamed for her, right?

Nevaeh noticed her gaze on her, and it was quite odd. Did she have something to say? Nevaeh silently stared back at her but the lady continued to peer at her.

To shake off the awkwardness, Nevaeh said, "I'll write the letter tonight. How will I give it you?"

"Yana, will bring it." Araminta replied, making Nevaeh nod.

"Thank you," She said, but Araminta was still staring at her. Did she have something to say?

"Do you-"

Her eyes darted to her hand when she felt Araminta's hand on hers. She looked at her.

"Be careful here. All is not as it seems." She said in a hushed voice that indicated she didn't want to be heard by the others who were already by the door.

Nevaeh looked at her confusedly. She opened her mouth to ask something, but the Queen's voice cut her off.

"Araminta." Queen Herilda called.

"Tomorrow, say nothing." Araminta said and rose to her feet. She revealed a sweet smile and said in an audible voice, "I'll see you later, witch." She winked and walked away.

Nevaeh watched with a perplexed look on her face as she pondered on her words. 'What did she mean?'

Was she also in danger here?

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