Once we were by the doors, Liam opened them to reveal a group of people inside. For the Lycans, there were five elders. Amelia, Ben, and Layla were there too. The other races had two people representing them.

The only seat missing was for witchcraft, who would sit next to the human representative. Setting me down, Fenris addressed the council, who all bowed the same, greeting us. Ryker was next to the sun elf representative when Amara entered the room.

Much to the elf's embarrassment, she demanded to be let in, which ended in a minor bickering between the two. Huffing, she left him behind, standing beside the other high-ranking onlookers. I was the only witchcraft user in the room, and it showed as all eyes stacked up on me.

In the center of the room was a table where the heads of every race sat in their chairs, waiting for me to address them. For a moment, I felt afraid even to speak. All their eyes were colder than anything else I had experienced.

There's no doubt you all know who I am. What a disadvantage.

Fenris stood beside me to reinforce my feelings, helping me push my nerves away. The individuals I was facing today were Jaxon from the moon elves, Nyla from the earth elves, Roman from the human faction, Evan from the Lycans, Asher from the vampires, Charles from the sun elves, Jasper from the ocean elves, Kaiden from the blaze elves.

They were the only ones from the people in the room who would address me directly. After this, the Lycans would have the stage to discuss their issues, but not before I made my plea to them.

"I requested a meeting with you all... because of something I need to know." I started, only to be intercepted by Jasper.

"Then spit it out, child. We don't have all the time in the world." The ocean elf urged me to babble.

His blue eyes appeared to twitch as his lips curled downward. I tried to hold my annoyance at his dismissal.

This little… No, that's what he wants. Control yourself, Lilith. Ocean elves are known for being lazy and protective of their time. This doesn't deserve your energy, even if you want to rip into him.

"The soul cairn," I sighed, triggering everyone to send glares.

If they want to get straight to the point, so be it.

"How do you know that name?" Nyla asked curiously, narrowing her green eyes at me.

A forgotten tale…

"Alijah told me," I answered, only to be met with silence.

All the other races that didn't have fluffy tails or ears appeared confused. After all, that name meant nothing to them. However, the elder Lycans were uneasy as some paced.

Liars...

"Look, I want no more lies, just the truth. Why was the soul cairn deleted from people's memories?" I questioned, shifting my gaze towards the council members.

Jasper was right about how precious time was. We had already wasted a month on this meeting and couldn't afford any more delays.

Not when Alijah can come into this world at any moment.

"Because one witch took it too far. While everyone else fought for its control." Kaiden answered, placing his hands on the table.

Why do you always bring it back to us? Witches are wicked, but ignorance isn't always bliss, elf.

This one's hatred for my kin wouldn't distract me, and I knew how to hit them.

"No… it was because of the god artifacts your kind likes to make. Text from Lilith's era don't have it either." I pointed out.

We knew this only because Liam and Melody had gone to the most extensive library in Lyari. They spent an entire week with no luck. A soft chuckle came from Charles, who nodded to confirm.

"Yes, in the past, elves used their lives to farm these souls to make them into these holy relics, but that's one reason it was banned from our world." He informed, beginning a chain reaction from the council.

"Mostly, it used to be a part of life. Well, until your race came with the crazy idea to open the gate, allowing those beasts out." Asher announced, glancing at me more like I was a pest.

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His red orbs were full of disdain, triggering me to sigh.

"Let's not pretend like that was the only reason. No, before then, wars were fought over the realm. So, the heads of every race decided it was enough and closed off the public's memory. This includes most of the population in our world." Roman informed, trying to take some heat off the humans.

"So only a select few can know the truth?" I questioned, feeling off about it.

How would we stop history from repeating if we didn't learn from it?

"Girl... only Lycans and vampires benefit from the soul cairn. They are the only ones who can withstand their power. Well, until you appeared and became the actual gate to it. No one would've missed its disappearance if it had gone to plan." Jasper trailed his hands on the table.

"It seems it's more than just that now, doesn't it?" I continued.

It caused Jaxon to laugh.

"Yes, somehow, you made yourself a vessel for the cursed realm. Hooray, we're doing something right." The moon elf sarcastically pointed out.

Nyla shook her head in disapproval, picking up a pile of papers before her.

"Seems you can even summon those things, too. From what the reports say, you're something. Ah, what a waste of trees, though." The earth elf huffed, throwing them back onto the table.

They loved their nature.

"I can," I acknowledge, feeling a bit off again.

Is it from this morning? I certainly don't have to puke again. Do I?

Even the whispers had felt irrelevant at this point.

Just what's wrong with me? I feel faint again.

"Then it's worse than we thought." Roman sighed, glancing towards his fellows.

"The world seems to be at your whim, witch," Charles declared, tapping his fingers on the papers.

I tried to snap out of what was happening to me to deny them, but the room was spinning, making it complicated.

"I-I…" I trailed off, shaking my head.

Their eyes are pilling; get a grip!

A soft sigh came from my lips, "I'm not a danger to this world."

Fenris tried his best not to step in to help me. It would be over if he did, but I could feel him looming over me. I would have to stand up by myself if I wanted to be heard by them.

"Oh, but you are. Elves can try to capture the shadow demons again if they figure out that, which will produce more god artifacts and senseless death. Of course, lesser ones are all they can manipulate, but that alone requires sacrifices." Roman huffed, leaning on his chair.

"Though, those things you summon are unkillable in our world, much like the ones from the fall. It seems the moment the souls step into this world, they're out of our reach." Jaxon smirked, eyeing me down.

Moon elves... are as chaotic as ever.

"I don't want to do anything to this world. All I want is to be with the one I love!" I declared, grasping onto my chest only to see the dismissal in their eyes.

"Girl, the world doesn't work that way. Eventually, power corrupts even the best of hearts." Nyla informed me, tapping her hand on the table.

I shook my head even though what she said was true.

"No, I..." I struggled to find the right words.

Power corrupted the best of us. It could corrupt me eventually, but I... damn it, it doesn't help I don't feel good. Can all of this be because of the stress?

"Look, the girl seems to struggle now." Jaxon exasperated me.

His remark triggered me to fire up again as my temperature rose.

You're annoying!

This elf knew how to push the right buttons to keep me going. Perhaps that was what he wanted.

"This girl has a name, Lilith, and you'll hear me if you want to survive what comes next!" I scowled at the moon elf, which triggered him to smirk.

However, some of the council members remained unimpressed.

"Threats will do nothing here, girl," Asher warned, leaning into his chair.

His words caused me to glare at him, not wanting to back down either. Perhaps if the world would stop spinning momentarily, I could think better. Sadly, it didn't seem to be in my cards. No, what I had to do was something else, and I wouldn't like it.

"All of you treat me like I'm the enemy. Perhaps I should be one." I sighed, turning back to Jaxon.

You're the one pushing me forward. So perhaps you'll help me prove my point.

Moon elves used to be close allies for witchcraft users.

Maybe today it'll be the same. If…

"Go for it, moon elf. Look at my memories. Show them everything; I have nothing to hide from anyone." I pointed towards my head, smirking.

This wouldn't be pleasant, but at least they wouldn't call everything a lie.

"Perhaps that'll wipe everyone's grin off their faces." I walked over towards the table, leaving behind my beloved.

"Wait, no! You don't have to do this, Lilith!" Fenris tried to reach me, but Shade halted his advances by shifting and standing in his way.

"Back off, lover boy, I won't let anyone stand in our way. Not even you." She snickered.

"Ah... so you know what I can do?" Jaxon smiled, amused by my willingness to prove them wrong.

I nodded. "Of course I do. I know what every race's capable of. Learning was the only thing that kept me entertained when I was younger. Lately, I rarely have the time, it seems." I sighed, showing little to no fear of what I asked him to do.

Moon elves could see through memories, even project them into the room with their spells. However, it wasn't a pleasant trip for whoever was being probed. It was worse the further back one went.

It was usually only used on criminals, which meant I applied that definition simply by affiliation to the coven.

"No! Lily, you can't!" Fenris growled, eyes twitching.

Shade didn't let him through.

"Now, little wolf, do I need to play with you?" The feline warned.

"Shade," He huffed, shifting his eyes towards the elf

However, this was the only way for the council to believe my words, especially since the Lycans refused to speak.

Evan, for the mouth you had that day, you're extra quiet.

"Very well, bearer of the soul cairn. Let's see what worries you." Jaxon smirked, standing from where he was before walking towards me.

"Jaxon, don't you dare!" Fenris snarled as his crimson aura began to erupt from him.

The elf smirked, shrugging before pressing his hand on my forehead.

"Lilith!" Fenris called out to me as Jaxon chanted a spell in an unknown language.

Instantly, my body throbbed, triggering my memories to be projected into the room. The elf grabbed me by my waist so I wouldn't fall to the ground while my wolf protectively tried to get to me, only for Shade to stop him in his tracks once again.

This would be an experience I would never want to repeat.