Page 11 of Sienna Rossi: Beyond Shattered Trust

“In close proximity to the dome, spells and barriers don’t work, rendering both sides’ witches unable to use their magic. Their presence there, as you know, has caused a lot of extra issues for our troops.”

I nod; I know that. I heard the magic of the ley lines from the dome disrupts witch magic. Protection spells and any kind of barriers we’ve made haven’t worked.

“If you’re looking for something that might hold, Heaven might be the witch to talk to,” I offer, wondering why he is telling me.

“Yeah, I know that. We already have Raihana and Delsanra, amongst other witches, looking into it. That’s not what this is about.”

“Oh?”

He glances at me for a moment before speaking. “Demon magic works differently, so in theory, if you use that magic to create barriers, it might hold. It’s a theory, but until we try it, we can’t rule it out,” he finishes slowly, as if waiting for me to click.

“You want to send me to Russia?” I ask, my heart skipping a beat.

“I was considering your mom, but I need her here for her knowledge.”

No… You’re sending me because of Jayce. I don’t know why, but it has to be.

I don’t say it out loud, but my eyes probably speak loud enough.

“Why me?” he asks my unspoken question. I nod. “Well, let’s just say there’s an entire fucking army of dark-haired women who will fucking do my head in if I didn’t find a way to send you there. You can thank Sky for it,” he says quietly.

My stomach coils with nerves. Was this what was on her mind last night? Gods, I love her for it.

“And you agreed?” I ask incredulously, unable to hide how I feel.

“If I had no real reason, I wouldn’t have. But I actually do think you might be able to accomplish something out there,” Uncle Leo replies curtly.

“I will do my best!” I promise, my heart hammering.

He now finally turns and looks me in the eye.

“You got one chance to fix shit; don’t waste it,” he says quietly.

I nod vigorously, my hair bouncing. “I won’t. Thank you!” I exclaim, and without thinking, I fling my arms around his neck. “Thank you!”

He touches my back for a moment before I drop to the ground. “Don’t thank me just yet. The Siberian Wastelands are no fucking walk in the park.”

“I know, but it’s the chance I needed,” I whisper softly.

I will heal what I broke.

“Good,” Uncle Leo murmurs before he rakes his free hand through his hair. “Well, I need to stop by the families of the deceased. You should get that report finished.”

“Yes, sir!” I say with a firm nod.

A shadow of a smile crosses his lips, but it’s gone as quickly as it came.

Now to go thank Skyla and Azura.

It takes everything in me to walk away at a normal speed. Only when I’m out of Uncle Leo’s direct line of sight do I begin running. It’s been a while since I’ve felt so alive with hope.

This is my chance!

I’m barely touching the ground as I resist the urge to shift into my wolf, or to fly!

The mansion doors are opened for me the moment I reach them, the butler bowing his head.

“Oh my!” Aunty Catherine says as I almost bump into her.