Chapter 107 - I'm sorry for the mistake

Mara

When the maid where gone after showing me my room. Making sure none are left and safely alone in my room, I let the false humble facade fall away into wicked delight. Everything proceeded precisely according to my plan. Soon the final ritual would be complete, sealing power and immortality within my grasp.

Unable to contain swelling victory, I summoned my witch's image in the scrying glass. Her monstrous visage swam into focus, milky eyes gleaming with shared anticipation.

"Speak, my avenging star. How fares our Great Work?" the crone rasped eagerly.

"Everything is going as planned." I smiled as I...