[-In the Royal Hospital-]

Unlike the werewolves, witches do not have fast regenerating abilities to help them recover quickly.

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*** Flashback ***

Day after her shift from securing the secret cage of Mia,

Her return was anticipated by Laura and tortured her for the information needed from her.

Laura had a special way of torturing people by finding out their weaknesses and phobia.

Since Susan has a fear of spiders, she was trapped in a tight barrel filled with spiders.

For regular individuals, it may not be fatal.

But for people who have phobia of spiders, an hour surrounded with spiders can be dangerous for someone like Susan.

What more if she was locked inside for the entire day in a huge barrel filled with spiders?

Susan did her best in enduring her fear just to keep the information hidden.

Freya sealed the barrel to prevent Susan from using any magic to counter the torture against her.

When psychological torture proved to be not enough in shaking Susan's resolve.

Laura ordered her warriors to physically hurt Susan.

In order to weaken her further.

Unfortunately, Susan was not strong enough to endure another day of physical and mental torture combined.

Once Laura succeeded from her merciless scheme.

Susan surrendered and gave out the information asked from her.

The location where Mia was caged and how to undo the seal of her cage.

"Very well! Now … you can go back to your dear mentor!" Laura released Susan with a victorious look painted all over her face.

Tears started to fall from her eyes.

Covered in bruises and blood.

Naked and defeated.

The agony of her pain and defeat took over her senses.

It was the worst day of Susan.

*** End of Flashback ***

"Susan, why don't you eat some more? You only ate so little." Magdeline worriedly asked her apprentice.

Ever since she found Susan covered in her bruises and unconscious, Susan was never the same again.

Something inside her was broken.

A disappointed sigh was released by Magdeline.

Because Susan may have physically recovered, but her normal usual self was no longer the same.

Always staring outside the window.

Prefers to sleep rather than being awake.

As if her will to live has diminished.

…

…

Unexpectedly, Laura appeared without any prior notice.

"Why are you here?" Magdeline angrily asked Laura.

"Is it wrong to visit my subjects?" Laura answered.

Both Amber and Freya laughed at the sound of Magdeline being treated as a subject of Laura.

"Who said I am your subject?" Magdeline's strong retort against the mockery of Laura.

"Should I remind you about it? What happens to those who opposes me?"

Laura looked at the direction of Susan.

Implying her as an example of what she can do and what happens to those who go against her.

Magdeline was furious at Laura.

Clenching her fist into a ball of fury.

"Do not forget how powerful I am! I can easily take away your life if I decided to. So, do not be too overly confident about yourself. I am not so fickle like your targets." Magdeline stood in her anger.

Making Laura and her escorts feel the increasing temperature of the room.

Not even Freya could make things cooler.

"What are you doing?" Laura pointed out to the Grand White Witch.

"Reminding you about what I can do." Magdeline remarked.

"You would harm me and … my unborn child? The heir to the throne?" Laura reminded Magdeline about her pregnancy.

Immediately, Magdeline lifted the hex which she temporarily placed around Laura.

Momentarily, she felt the guilt of including the unborn child in her anger towards Laura.

"If only you were not with a child. Your face will be melting in front of me." Magdeline warned Laura.

She continued,

"Do not push your luck too much. Because I do not know if I will be able to stop myself if ever it happens again."

After wiping her sweat from the momentary hex of Magdeline, Laura was infuriated by Magdeline's attempt.

"Oh dear … you should be the one who must be careful. You should be the one who must not push her luck because next time … it will be someone else close to you who will pay the price for your insolence!" Laura provoking Magdeline.

"Are you threatening me?" Magdeline stepped forward towards Laura.

"Apparently, I am not! Just like your apprentice … your granddaughter will be a casualty of your defiance and insolence." Laura's words were like a venomous poison in Magdeline's ears.

Making her back down and step away from Laura.

Lowering her gaze signaled her surrender.

The mention of her granddaughter made her waver from her fierce resolve against the she-wolf.

"That's better! Chloe would definitely be safe if you keep yourself in line." Laura felt victorious from the sight of Magdeline lowering her gaze and stepping away from her path.

Surprisingly, Prince Alarick was just behind her.

Hearing everything she said.

Realizing his presence was too late for her to do anything about it.

The next thing she knew, Prince Alarick's hand was on her neck.

Lifting her up, away from the ground.

Tightly gripping her neck.

Preventing her to breathe normally.

"Say that again? Who are you planning to hurt?" Prince Alarick was angered upon hearing Laura's threats over Magdeline.

Using Chloe to threaten the Grand White Witch.

-Choking!-

"UGGGHHH!!!" Laura was struggling to breathe from the tight grip of Prince Alarick.

Amber tried to stop Prince Alarick and save her sister.

But due to being triggered, a werewolf can be extremely powerful and strong when it involves their mate.

Instantly, the royal prince grabbed the wrist of Amber when she tried to stop him and broke her wrist.

"Aaahhh!!" Amber cried in pain.

Instead of worrying for Laura, Freya was more concerned of Amber.

"Amber!!!" Freya held Amber.

Using an immediate spell to take her pain away.

"Alarick, Stop! The baby will get hurt if you hurt her." Magdeline tried to stop the royal prince.

Unfortunately, Prince Alarick was too infuriated by Laura's threats.

He ignored Magdeline's warning and tightened his grip on Laura's neck.

"I really don't care if she dies or the kid dies. When it comes to my mate … I can forget anything … even my sanity! So … let this be a warning to you … BITCH! If ever she gets hurt or go missing … I WILL KILL YOU!" Prince Alarick dropped Laura.

Gasping for air and holding her neck after falling to the ground.

"CHLOE IS OFFLIMITS! Remember that …" Prince Alarick further warned Laura.

He continued, "I am not Magdeline nor my brother, who will succumb to your threats and foolishness."

Prince Alarick gave a threatening glare on Laura.

Laura and her escorts left the room rushing.

…

On the other hand, Magdeline was surprised to see Prince Alarick act dangerously.

She pondered on the things which Prince Alarick will do for the sake of her granddaughter.

"I guess I can stop worrying for my granddaughter. Now, she has you!" Magdeline told Prince Alarick.

"I love her so much … I cannot live in a world where she does not exist." Prince Alarick confessed to Magdeline.

In his attempt to change topic, Prince Alarick asked about Susan's condition.

But Magdeline feared for the royal prince if something indeed happens to her granddaughter.

She prayed for her granddaughter's well-being, instantly.

Not only for her granddaughter and Prince Alarick. But also for the sake of everyone.

For everyone's safety … from the wrath of Prince Alarick.

Something dangerous lies dormant within the royal prince.

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