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“Remove this barrier, little witch.”
“This isn’t about your pride or mine. This is about how you talk to me and treat me. I’ll have nothing to do with you, Kayde as long as you continue to be such a demanding jerk.”
He folded his arms across his chest and surprised me when he suddenly chuckled. “You can’t stay in there forever and now you’ve broken a rule,princess.”
Either he was stupid, or he didn’t realize I could come and go as I pleased without ever walking in front of his door or setting foot in the hall. “You’re so smart,” I quipped with sarcasm.
“Rules are important.”
“They’re meant to be broken,” I disagreed.
His eyes narrowed. “I think you’ve forgotten about your little trip. Enjoy! Hope you don’t end up dead – for your aunt’s sake. Those Thrall are nasty little fucks.”
“Well, if I die, don’t let it rest on your conscience or anything. After all, you were sent to help so it makes sense that you refuse,” I retorted. “Bye, Kayde.”
The door slammed shut in his face and I began to pace my room in frustration. That conversation didn’t go as well as I would have wanted. Both of us acted immaturely and I couldn’t figure out the root of his animosity. Sighing, I knew I had to let it go and focus.
Kayde was the least of my problems. I dismissed his surly attitude and irritating one-liners.
The most important thing to concentrate on was my return to theEther. I couldn’t go there on my own which meant I needed a strong spell and plenty of magic. After I was changed and ready to leave, I paused to snatch Aunt Gwen and Gypsy. Once all the items for our spell were gathered, I ventured outside. Gabriel and Ryder were already in the back yard.
“All ready?” I asked, eyeing the two with humor.
You’d think we were on our way to an African safari or were extras in the next Indiana Jones movie. Both men were dressed up in ridiculous outfits, strapped down with knives, ninja stars, and swords. Gabriel had a whip attached to his hip and wore a wide hat, the brim low over his piercing blue gaze. Ryder’s hazel eyes gleamed that unearthly tint as his grin widened. He was holding a riding crop and tapping it against his knee-length black leather boots.
I admired both men and the attractive way their clothes fit over their muscular physiques, not sure if I should laugh or commend them on their choice of attire. “You both seem well prepared.”
Awhooshof air next to me proved one other had joined us.
“I’m here. Don’t even think of leaving without me.” Damian’s voice entered my head after he spoke aloud.‘I’m not letting you go unless you agree.’
I sighed aloud, annoyed but secretly glad he chose to join us. “Fine.”
This trip was dangerous, and I was grateful to have all three of myCosanat my side.
‘Don’t worry. I bite for pain, pleasure, and to kill.’
‘I’m well aware of that fact, Damian.’
His green eyes brightened, and I couldn’t resist a small smile in response.
‘You know you love having me around.’
I guess there was no point in denying it.‘Maybe.’I winked in his direction and he laughed.
His expression hardened when we both felt another presence joining our own.
“I think we should get moving before we have any more surprises.”
My aunt was on her knees, drawing a huge five-point star with chalk as I lit each one of the candles and placed them in position. Gypsy gathered herbs and began to light certain ones that were meant to secure our safety and help guide my soul through theEther.
It was time.
Aunt Gwen and Gypsy began to chant, the low glow of white candles, each anchored to the four points – north, south, east, and west – rising higher as I joined in. Gabe, Damian, Ryder, and I all held hands in the middle of the five-point star. The trees, my aunt and cousin, and the chirping of birds began to blur. Falling into the background, the only sound was my steady voice as I continued the spell.
At the last second, I turned to the extra aura and gasped when I saw the mysterious latecomer.
Kayde.
