Chapter 40: painted

In the dark corridors of the witches' castle, the queen gave instructions to her fellow witches to keep a vigilant eye on Jessy. The tension was palpable as their plans and motives unfurled, the stakes escalating with every passing moment.

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Jessy's POV

As the dawn painted streaks of light across the sky, I awoke with a start, momentarily disoriented. My arm was tangled with Mr. Lucas', and the initial fright sent a surge of adrenaline through me. The instinct to scream took over, but as he stirred from his sleep, confusion replaced my fear."What are you doing?" I found myself demanding, my voice edged with surprise and the remnants of a fading scare.Mr. Lucas winced, feigning discomfort from the accidental jostling. "Ouch, my arm," he pretended, a hint of amusement twinkling in his eyes.Realizing my accidental assault, a twinge of guilt washed over me, and I offered to help. However, he declined, insisting on leaving the room. As he made his exit, the awkwardness of the situation clung to the air, and my cheeks burned with embarrassment. Memories of the incident from the previous night flooded back, making it difficult to shake off the mix of emotions that swirled within me

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At the dining room, the atmosphere was tense. Mr. Lucas noticed Timothy and inquired about his presence, his concern evident as he took a gulp of water.

"What are you doing here?" Mr. Lucas asked, the worry furrowing his brow.

"The witches are unrelenting. They may have another plan," Timothy revealed, his voice laced with a sense of urgency.

Mr. Lucas contemplated this revelation, his mind racing with the implications. "Then?"

"I'll be here to guard her," Timothy affirmed, his commitment unwavering.

"You don't need to. I'm here for her," Mr. Lucas stated confidently, ready to protect Jessy at any cost.

Timothy's suspicion peaked, and he swiftly approached Mr. Lucas, grabbing a strand of his hair and placing his hand on Lucas' chest. Confused, Mr. Lucas questioned, "What happened?"

"I suspect the cold silver demigod," Timothy revealed, his concern evident in his words.

"Why are you suspecting me?" Mr. Lucas asked, his confusion deepening.

"You've changed a lot. I'm always near you, like a wristwatch. Just summon me if needed," Timothy explained before vanishing like smoke, leaving Mr. Lucas to grapple with the weight of the suspicion and the unfolding mysteries that surrounded him.

The air crackled with uncertainty, and Mr. Lucas knew he needed to tread carefully. The looming dangers and suspicions threatened not only Jessy's safety but also their fragile alliance. He vowed to stay vigilant, determined to protect Jessy and unravel the truth behind the enigmatic events that were unfolding, even as the shadows of doubt and uncertainty loomed over him.

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