With an ironic smile, I stared at him.
“ So, I'm still cursed, aren't I?” I teased, causing him to furrow his brow.
“ I can assure you that training with me is more fun than with the old witch. Consider yourself lucky, hybrid!” Denver shrugged and stepped away. “ Follow me.”
“ Yes, dear annoying master.” I taunted, laughing.
“ You really are annoying!” He chuckled.
We proceeded to a different garden, which looked like a labyrinth and was a bit sinister for my taste. Denver led me to the center, where the ground was covered with strange symbols connected by circles.
“ Are we about to perform some kind of ritual?” I swallowed hard, staring at the symbols intently.
“ Of course, and you'll be the offering!” Denver replied with a mischievous look.
“ Well, apparently, I belong to the sha
