The Devil's Cursed Witch novel Chapter 180

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Ember woke up with her head feeling heavy and sporting a dull throbbing ache. She opened her eyes to see a familiar ceiling, but she closed her eyes again as she groaned. Her body was urging her to keep still, but her throat was feeling dry.

After a while, her thirst won and she rolled to her side. She blinked in surprise upon shaking off her disoriented state. She knew she should be somewhere else, but she found herself on her bed, inside her chamber lit with the lamps. It was already evening.

‘Am I dreaming or am I really back in my chamber?’

She closed her eyes and opened them again to make sure she wasn’t seeing things, but as she clutched the soft blanket to herself, she could no longer ignore how real the fabric felt against her skin.

‘When did I return? The last I remember… I was eating those fruits that Morph peeled inside the cave. Did he bring me back because I fell asleep?’

She sat up in bed but the sudden move brought about a dizzy spell, making her fall back to her pillow.

“Ugh! What the–My head feels heavy.” This time, she tried to raise her body slowly until she was sitting upright. “Is it because of those fruits? I even had a weird dream. I can’t believe I even dared to dream about His Majesty.”

The image of his handsome face briefly passed through her eyes, causing her body to shiver.

“It was surely a dream or there was no way he wouldn’t look scary at all. He even…” She touched her chapped lips. “It can’t be…My brain is playing games with me. I shall avoid eating those fruits from now on.”

With a sigh, Ember decided to look for the glass of water to relieve her thirst, only for her to let out another groan. Her abrupt movement was too fast for her body’s liking. She held her head in her hand and tried to press it to relieve the throbbing headache.

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The next day, Ember was comforted to find her headache gone. After eating a hefty morning meal, she was ready for her magic lesson with the Fire Fae.

The red-haired Helia was waiting for her pupil as usual in the training grounds at the rear of the palace.

“Good morning, Miss Ember.”

Ember greeted the lovely fairy with a small shy smile. “Good morning, Lady Helia.”