48. " John"

" they not know I exist, or do they know I'm running? I don't know" she asked, her voice trembling.

"But why? Why would they kill a half-witch? I thought the mad king acted solely out of anger. This is the first I've heard of it," I replied, confusion etching my features.

"My lord, İ guess they kill because they fear the power we hold. They don't really know what kind of power we have because if they do they weren't interested in us.They've initiated a secret hunt and they kill half pure witches. they kill my father. " she said, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.

"Tell me about Elenore. You say she is not a half-but pure. How is that possible? And why are you so surprised she didn't die?" I pressed, seeking clarity in the tangled web of her words.