Selene kept staring at Witch Mother, waiting for more reply. But the older woman only looked at her in silence. She did not show anger, sadness, or even surprise.
Selene was not sure if she would say anything at all. Witch Mother was always like this. In the past too, she rarely replied. Sometimes she would listen and let people talk but give no answer. She had always lived apart from the coven, choosing a life of solitude.
Even though Witch Mother had stopped involving herself in the coven's matters long ago, she was still the most respected figure in the witch province. She no longer gave orders, no longer made decisions, and did not care how the coven was faring. Still, everyone called her Witch Mother.
It was not because of power or position. It was because of respect. Every witch, young or old, carried deep respect for her. They knew her sacrifices, they knew her strength, and they knew she was the strongest among them.
