𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐐𝐮𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬

Chapter 57

"I hope everything went well..."

"Yeah, I hope that bitch's dead already... My Diosa needs a break from all of this shit, and I don't want to see her get so stressed again."

Pearl, Sapphire, and I were all gathered in my sister's office, patiently waiting for the arrival of our mates and friends. Whilst we waited, we had a long conversation about our respective troubles and were, surprisingly, having a heartfelt talk with each other. I, of course, expressed my concerns about that wicked witch, and how I still couldn't quite unveil who she truly was. Then Pearl told us about how she felt that some of her people saw her kindness as a way to take advantage of her, which pissed off both Sapphire and I. Surprisingly, the vampire joined in and opened up about how she felt that she should be doing more for my sister, her mate, since Weiss was always busy with different matters at the same time. Pearl and I understood where Sapphire came from, and so we gave her advices on how to support my sister to the best of her abilities. I even felt incredibly relieved to know that the vampire, who had the reputation of an idiot, was actually taking care of my sister.

Speaking of Weiss... I needed to talk to her. Although I appeared calm and collected throughout my conversation with Pearl and Sapphire, in reality, I was the opposite. I felt anxious, curious, and puzzled, all because of that fucking letter. I haven't read it yet since I've not had a moment to myself, but after thinking it over, I felt that reading the letter with my sister was the most appropriate way to approach it. Whatever information that piece of paper held, it was better if Weiss and I uncovered it together. Thus, I desperately needed to talk to her, perhaps as soon as she arrives.

Even though my conversation with these two helped distract me, I still couldn't quite calm down. The letter kept echoing inside of my head, and as it hid safe in my front pocket, my fingers itched to open them without a care in the world. I wanted to say only the letter was driving me crazy, but no, it wasn't just the letter. Other than anxiety, curiosity, and confusion, I was also incredibly worried.

Gaia... She promised me she would update me during their whole fight, but I've yet to receive anything! I've no clue what was happening in the underworld, and it made me paranoid! I kept telling myself that I should not jump into any absurd conclusions so easily, but it didn't help that my mind was rather fond of overthinking. How would I even be able to escape my what-ifs when they've not returned until night time? I couldn't understand why Gaia hasn't contacted me once, like, were they in danger? Were they against so much people that my demigoddess mate couldn't find the time to mind-link me? Even Weiss didn't reach out to me at all... I mean, yes, I did not ask her to, but usually, my sister would mind-link me just to ask questions... I actually expected Weiss to contact me when they've killed the wicked witch, but so far, she's been as silent as my fucking mate!

"It's getting late, I wonder if they're--"

As if on cue, I jumped in surprise when a portal appeared before us. However, I quickly composed myself when my sister, Vaye, and Eva walked out of the portal with absolutely no injuries or remnants of a battle. Don't get me wrong, it's relieving to know that they weren't severely hurt, but it also confused me as I genuinely thought they were having a hard time... It seemed that I truly was just overthinking.

Once the three queens have exited the portal, I expected my mates to follow after them, but no. The portal quickly closed on its own, and no Gaia and no Mallory appeared... Fuck! Where the fuck were my mates?! Confused, I began looking everywhere, hoping that these people were just playing jokes on me, but I remembered that my sister was obviously not the joker type, Vaye wasn't one either, and I knew Eva didn't see me as a close friend whom she'd want to play pranks on. Thus, if my mates weren't with them, it only meant they were still in the underworld.. but why?!