#Chapter 76: Unclear

Ruby “What does it mean?” Elder Roman called out from beside the king. He didn’t even bother trying to contain his smile. The King leaned forward, brows furrowed, watching intently. “Unclear,” Morgana said. “Unclear?” Caleb repeated, blood dripping from his clenched hand. “What’s unclear?” Morgana picked up a douter and began snuffing out the candles all around us. As she did, the steam in the pot of liquid dissipated. All of us in the room watched her impatiently, waiting for the answer to the question we all needed for different reasons. When all the candles were out, she stood in front of us, facing the King. “Your Majesty,” Morgana said with a slight bow. “I am unable to determine at this time if these two are truly fated mates.” “Unable to determine?” Caleb repeated, scooting to the edge of his divan in shock. “So you’re saying they’re not mates?” Elder Roman pressed. I held my breath, confusion and dread roiling in my stomach. “I’m saying it’s unclear,” Morg