Darkest Hours (MGL series Book 2)

Chapter 4

Knox was tongue tied.

He was captured and tortured, yet he could not tell the information only he knows. He could never tell it to anyone. He wanted to live and to get back to his daughter but he could never trade the valuable details.

He has had a lot of sin in his account that he was sure he would live to see another bunch of years as per how they say 'One who sins lives longer'.

What he did not anticipate was living as a prisoner, tormented and hurt.

Callous pain of burning enveloped him from inside his body. There was no fire whatsoever but the Lord's powerful magic has made certain to experience him the pain every moment of him alive. He wanted to scream at the pain shooting all over his skin but he has no energy left to do so.

He had to give it to Lord Lucius that by far he was the most powerful wizard he had seen. Why not, he was a son of two great people in the mystic world.

"You will not get anything from me regarding Witch Orla, My Lord." Knox grumbled in pain as he heard the familiar footsteps nearing him.

Although his eyes were closed, he was distracted by the pain; he could not possibly ignore the sound of the Lord's commanding footsteps.

"I want to know about your sacred greatness, Madonna." The Lord mocked as he inched forwards and sat in the only chair in the prison.

Lucius wanted to know about Witch Madonna which was understandable to Knox but what he did not understand was what Madonna had asked him of that he was not ready to consider her assistance again. Knox knew if there was anyone who has an ability to reach Witch Orla, then it is Madonna.

Although Lord Lucius was more proficient in magic, Madonna is a Witch with great tricks and tactics. She was clever and has a manipulating trait which is her greatest benefit.

"Why do you want to know about her, My Lord." Knox shouldn't have snorted and mocked the Lord who was capable of ending his life in a moment but he couldn't help himself looking at an anxious Lord who was lost at a crossroad with no particular path to his destination.

"I would not be so reckless with my attitude if I were you, Knox." Lucius grabbed Knox's jaw in a tight grip in a painful way, "Now tell me what you know about the young witch."

Knox nodded his head frantically realizing his mistake. Lord was a hurt animal who was out to hunt the offenders thus Knox cannot afford to rile up the man who was seething in revenge.

"I have no idea whatsoever about her kin. I had met her the first time few years ago after meeting Orla. Orla was in disguise at that time hiding from someone and I was fortunate enough to stumble upon her at the right time." Lucius gave a curt nod as his jaw clenched at the mention of the woman who gave birth to him.

"I was ravenous for power so when I had met her, we traded favor for a favor. I wanted to become a human with magic of a wizard and she was there to hide for a few days until she could leave the town and region. I offered her to accommodate her with a small cabin on the east side hill but she refused saying she could not possibly pry in another witch's territory with her consent so I had arranged a cabin for her near the hot-springs in the deep woods." Knox groaned in pain at the violent movement of his slashed jaw.

If Knox can earn himself a few more days of life in return of spilling few facts, then it was fine to him as he has a lot to inform to the person to whom he was working for.

Lucius should not find Orla and he have to make certain he tell the details yet also make certain Lucius could not reach Orla. If Lucius gets his hands on her, then it would be a huge disaster so Witch Madonna was the only way to delay the events.