Fated To The Cursed Werewolf King

Hazel sighed as she stared at the pale blue lake in front of her. The water was so clear and beautiful that she could easily spend the whole day sitting there without getting bored. However, the stories surrounding the lake were far more interesting than its beauty. According to the history of Basileia, a stubborn mermaid lived inside the lake, and during times of war, the water would suddenly freeze into ice, trapping outsiders and freezing them to death.

Some people even believed the lake had a special connection with Rita.

Hazel turned her head toward Rachel, who was happily playing with the little fishes near the water. The girl seemed to have forgotten everything else around her as she watched the fishes swim between her fingers, while Hazel’s mind remained occupied with the strange stories she had heard.

She had always known Rita was powerful, but after everything she had witnessed recently, Hazel was beginning to understand that the red-haired witch was far more important than she had imagined. Rita was not just another witch living among werewolves. She was a queen, and someone whose power deserved respect.

”Janet, how exactly is Rita connected to this lake?” Hazel asked curiously.

Janet smiled as she followed Hazel’s gaze toward the water. ”Rita’s soul element is water.”

”Water?” Hazel repeated in surprise.

She stared at the lake again, trying to imagine Rita controlling the water with her magic. That was when she remembered something she had heard before. The previous Light Witches had been called the Elemental Queens, and now she finally understood why they had been given such a special title.

Janet nodded, noticing the realization on Hazel’s face. ”The three previous queens who sealed His Majesty each had an element they could control. Fire, water, and air. The witch who controlled fire had red energy, the one who controlled water had blue energy, and the one who controlled air had white energy. The dark witches, on the other hand, were blessed with nature’s power.”

She sighed as she looked at the lake, remembering the strength those witches possessed and how dangerous their abilities could become in the wrong hands.

Hazel remained silent for a moment. She had seen Rita use her blue energy in several ways, but she had never actually watched her control water. In fact, Rita had displayed so many interesting abilities that Hazel had almost forgotten water was supposed to be her main element.

”But Rita rarely uses her water powers, doesn’t she?” Hazel asked with a small chuckle.

”Of course, she rarely uses them,” Janet replied. ”She can do so many things without controlling water, so she doesn’t always need to rely on that element. However, there was a time when she used it during a war, and from what I heard, her opponent must have been extremely powerful to force her to use that ability. Rita is the most powerful princess among the elemental witches, so you can imagine how strong she is when she decides to stop holding back.”

Hazel’s eyes widened with interest. The more she learned about Rita, the more questions she had.

”Wait, she’s not the only princess, right?” Hazel asked, turning toward Janet. ”Are the other two still alive? I mean, apart from the Light Witches I saw during the welcoming celebration.”

Janet nodded and moved closer to her before lowering her voice slightly, as if she were about to reveal a secret.

”Of course, they are alive, but they prefer to stay hidden. Their names are Lena and Lydia,” she explained with a smile. ”Lena controls fire, while Lydia controls air.”

Hazel’s mouth fell open. There were still two witches who possessed powers similar to Rita’s, and both of them were alive somewhere in the immortal world. She could hardly believe it. If the three elemental queens were truly as powerful as Janet claimed, then the dark witches might soon find themselves facing enemies they could not easily defeat.

For a moment, Hazel felt hopeful. Perhaps the light witches would finally be able to put an end to the trouble caused by the dark witches.

However, another thought quickly entered her mind, making her reach for Janet’s arm. ”Wait! I hope they’re on our side?” she asked anxiously.

She knew Rita was powerful, but she was not sure whether Rita alone could handle two witches with such abilities if things went wrong. What if Lena or Lydia decided to support the demons instead? The situation would become even more dangerous than it already was.

Janet sighed as she considered the question. ”Lydia is Rita’s best friend, so you don’t have to worry too much about her,” she explained. ”Lena, on the other hand, has a love-and-hate relationship with Rita. She doesn’t really like her, and the two of them can hardly stay together for too long without arguing. But that doesn’t mean Lena is Rita’s enemy. Their relationship is complicated, that’s all.”

Hazel frowned. That explanation did not make her feel any better. She had seen how dangerous witches could be, especially those who were interested in Caius’s secret chamber. The dark witches had already caused enough trouble because of what they wanted from that place, and Hazel did not want to imagine what would happen if another powerful witch decided to get involved.

”I still don’t trust witches,” she admitted, looking back at the lake. ”The dark witches are interested in His Majesty’s secret chamber, but what makes you think the Light Witches won’t become interested in it too? They’re still witches, after all. The only difference is the source of their energy.”

Janet stared at the lake for a moment before answering.

”The Light Witches won’t try to take what’s inside that chamber because they don’t want what happened before to happen again. They know how dangerous it would be if the wrong person got hold of it. That’s why Rita is helping us instead of trying to get inside.”

”But that doesn’t mean every Light Witch has the same opinion. The other two could still become a problem, especially if they decide to act without Rita’s permission. Imagine Lydia showing up here by herself! She might destroy half of Caius’s palace before Rita even gets the chance to stop her.” Hazel said seriously.

Janet slowly turned toward her, and a teasing smile appeared on her face.

”Caius?” she repeated, raising an eyebrow.

Hazel blinked, confused by the sudden change in Janet’s expression. She stared at her for a few seconds before finally understanding what the woman was suggesting. ”What’s that supposed to mean?” she asked, trying to look innocent.

Janet only smiled wider.

Hazel immediately snorted and turned her face away. ”I’m used to it, so leave me alone!”

Janet burst into laughter, holding her stomach as she watched Hazel’s cheeks turn pink. She had barely said anything, yet Hazel had already become embarrassed. It was almost too easy to tease her whenever Caius was mentioned.

Janet looked around laughing. ”Where is Akeelah? Why hasn’t she returned yet?” she wondered aloud before turning back to Hazel. ”Well, since you’re His Majesty’s mate, you can do whatever you want with him. Just help us manage him properly, okay? He has millions of wolves under his command, and someone needs to remind him that he can’t spend all his time looking frightening.”

Hazel stared at her in disbelief. Was Janet seriously asking her to manage Caius? How was she supposed to manage a man who could scare powerful Alphas with nothing more than a look?

Before she could complain, Janet added casually, ”And don’t worry too much about Lydia destroying his palace. She’s actually crushing on Caius.”

Hazel froze. ”Lydia is also crushing on Caius?” she asked slowly.

Janet nodded, looking far too amused by the whole situation.

Hazel’s face immediately fell as she thought about all the women who seemed to be interested in her mate. First, there was Doris, who clearly wanted something from Caius, and now there was another powerful witch who apparently had feelings for him.

She pressed her lips together, feeling a strange wave of annoyance rise inside her. ”Why is everyone crushing on my mate?” she blurted out.

Janet burst into loud laughter. She laughed so hard that she had to hold her stomach, while Hazel realized too late what she had just admitted.

”So, you finally know he’s your mate!” Janet exclaimed between laughs.

Hazel’s cheeks turned bright red as she quickly looked away, pretending to be interested in the fishes swimming in the lake. She had not meant to say it like that, but the words had already escaped her mouth, and there was no way she could take them back.