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Authors: Sydney Bristow
“That is correct.”
So far, I had considered my abilities as more of a hindrance than a benefit. However, the consequences of my actions hit me with full force. “But that also means—”
“You’ve triggered an unintended consequence: all of the paranormal creatures in existence now have full use of their powers, and demons can enter this dimension unhindered.”
“And they can leave Chicago?”
“Not quite. I lent the impression that if three consecutive generations of firstborn witches were no longer in existence, all supernatural entities could travel the planet. I only did so because I cherish family, and I wanted our line to flourish. In order for paranormal creatures to be free, every witch, with the exception of me, must perish.” She tilted her head to the side, appearing demure. “I suppose I will be required to speed up the timetable on that eventuality soon enough.” She smiled broadly. “Please accept my apologies in advance. It is nothing personal.”
“How can you say that?” asked Brandon. “She’s your great-great-great-great—”
“Yeah,” Kendall said, cutting him off. “If you love your family so much—”
“No one lives forever,” Zephora said with a shrug. “Besides, I did not create that spell, although I never corrected my progeny when they reached the wrong conclusion.” She looked on either side of her with distaste. “I am still astounded by the filth that exists during this century. And it is much too loud.” She watched the cars with disgust. “The environment is rather foul.” She met my gaze. “How can you bear such squalor?”
“You plan on ending my life, do you not?” Zephora asked. “My darling, your bloodlust is unquenchable!”
“Well,” Zephora said and let out a heavy sigh. “My work here is complete.”
“Only because you can’t kill us.”
“Indeed. But my powers will soon return.” Her creepy grin protruded. “Enjoy the rest of your evening.” Then she walked away and joined Darius in the passenger seat of his Ford Fusion before he drove away.
While I’d managed to prevent the spread of witchcraft, thereby allowing supernatural creatures to regain their powers, it was now my responsibility to prevent them from increasing their numbers and spreading their ranks. I could only hope my third ability, whatever that might be, would help me fulfill my duties. I glanced at Kendall and Brandon, and both of them looked as spooked as I felt.
I grew strength from the notion that three witches in our line had each trapped Zephora’s soul in the box that Kendall now held. I didn’t know how they managed that feat, but if I wanted to send Zephora back behind the veil, with no chance of a return ticket, I had plenty of work ahead of me…and only three days before Zephora reacquired her abilities.
In the meantime, I suspected that she’d send Darius after me with the intent to kill. And something told me that, far from the gentleman vampire who drove a Ford Focus and didn’t have a sense of humor, the Darius who would soon hunt me down was the most powerful vampire in history and the psychotic killer who wouldn’t rest until his lover ruled the world.
I could only pray that I’d survive that showdown.
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