Syria’s POV
“Is it true? Is she really a witch?”
“We can’t have a witch leader!”
“That’s forbidden. Witches are illegal!”
The whispers were getting louder around the area. They were all looking at me as if I committed a terrible crime.
I could hear every word, every doubt, and every fear.
Their words dug into my heart like sharp knives. My chest was pounding, but I refused to let them see me break.
“Silence!”
I raised my hand, and just like that, silence fell over the room.
All eyes turned toward me.
I stood up slowly, trying to keep my shoulders straight even though my insides were telling me I can’t do this.
No. I can!
Each step I took toward my uncle was heavy, but I refused to stop.
When I finally stood in front of him, I glared straight into his eyes.
“You are forbi
