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“Other than the loss of a child?” Isabella laughed bitterly. “Normally it’s a warning that something bad is coming. Sometimes death, sometimes just pain and anguish. At least, as far as we can tell, that’s what they’re about. But there’s still not enough information for us to go on. You’re on your own for that one, I’m afraid.”
“Is that seriously all you can tell us?” Reese spat.
“Yes. Though it appears she has some life magic now, probably her connection between the two of you,” Isabella said, her tone softening properly for the first time.
“How can you tell that?” Faye asked. Life and death magic were still shrouded in mystery for her, as they were for most paranormals. She suspected the only ones who had any clue, were the necromancers themselves. Everyone else just seemed to know they had life magic, and that was it.
“Necromancers can see mating bonds. Didn’t you know that?” Isabella cocked her head to the side as if asking why they wouldn’t.
“No. That’s not common knowledge.” Faye’s anger rose as she realised Isabella had probably been able to see the link between her and Reese even when they’d been at school. Meaning hitting on him had been a really low blow on her part. She just about managed to keep her anger under control though. Which was definitely a good thing. Exploding here wouldn’t be a good idea. Well, exploding anywhere wouldn’t be.
“Oh. Well, we can. The one between you and bird brain is pretty strong, but a little twisted. As if you’ve sealed it wrong.” Isabella’s brows furrowed. Faye opened her mouth to try and head her off so she didn’t question what was going on too much. She didn’t want anyone else knowing about their odd predicament. Isabella held up her hand to stop her from speaking. “It’s got a slight kink in it that suggests it was more twisted before, so whatever it is you’re doing now, is working. Then there’s another bond between each of you and the banshee. That one’s faint, but it’s been growing stronger by the second.” She frowned.
“That’s good then.” Faye smiled, hoping that was enough to satisfy the necromancer’s curiosity. Though she doubted it.
“I’ve heard triad mating are rare. Treasure it,” she said sadly, surprising Faye. She hadn’t expected that response from the woman.
“You’ll find your someone,” Reese said, surprisingly calmly given how much he seemed to dislike the woman.
“Maybe. Or maybe it’s just not on the cards for me.”
“Give it time,” Faye responded.
“Is that all?” The necromancer rose to her feet, straightening out her skirt. That was a dismissal if ever Faye had heard one.
“Yes, thank you Isabella, I know you didn’t have to...”
“If it stops another child from being cursed by her knowing, then it’s worth it. I suppose.” She shrugged, but the pain in her eyes was evident.
“I hope it does. And maybe we can find your sister?” Faye suggested.
“I doubt it.”
“What’s her name?” Penny asked, speaking up for the first time in a while. Faye grasped her hand tighter.
“Carmen.”
“If we find her, we’ll make sure she comes back to you,” she promised softly.
Isabella just nodded. “Thank you.”
Chapter Thirteen
“Bex, Bex, please. Calm down and talk slower,” Faye asked as she paced back and forth in front of him. He was worried already. Bex was fiercely independent, probably even more so since her fake wedding and secret child. Well, the wedding had been real. And the marriage. But the reasons behind it hadn’t been, and as far as Reese was aware, there was barely any contact between Bex and Robert now his part of the disaster at the wedding had come out.
He strained his ears, trying to hear the other part of the conversation, but it seemed like Bex was a little too worked out for that. It was a miracle Faye could tell what she was saying. Maybe it was a woman thing.
“What’s happening?” Penny asked, placing a gentle hand on his arm. He found it oddly soothing, and wished she’d do it more.
“I’m not too sure. Faye’ll tell us in a moment,” he said with a frown. Faye was now waving her spare hand around, talking animatedly. Maybe he needed to get Mia involved too. But no, that wasn’t a good idea until after he’d spoken to Faye.
“Who’s she talking to?”
“Her oldest sister. I hope nothing’s wrong with her daughter.”
“She’s not a...”
“No, I don’t think so. Bex is a witch. But none of us know who her daughter’s father is.”
