Chapter 43: Deal?

ITHRA Zadok’s words struck a chord within me.  It was the first time I had heard about such a thing. Not only was the forest hostile to witches, but it only gave one opportunity to visit.  Which meant I only had one chance to achieve my goal - one chance to get my power. I couldn’t fail. If I did, I might as well kiss my powers and clan goodbye.  The only way I could be free from the Blood Hound pack was if I got hold of my powers. “What do you say? Are you willing to put the past behind you and work together?” Zadok asked.  I could hear the desperation and vulnerability in his tone.  He wanted me to choose him. He wanted me to help him break the curse and get the ghost orchid. I wondered how he would feel if he knew that the ghost orchid he needed to break his curse was the same way I needed to protect my clan.  There was a conflict of our interests. As much as I’d love to help, I couldn’t do that to the detriment of my people.  “This alliance cannot work.” I finally said, “I think we