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Chapter 11
“She’s near death.”Aunt Gwen’s voice sounded far away. “Wake up, Cassie.”
“Come back!” Gypsy screamed. “You can’t leave me!”
The chaos that surrounded me faded into the background as I heard my ancestors’ approach and felt their strong presence. Each one chanted, their voices rising in a cacophony of healing power. I felt my body rise and levitate off the ground. My mind played through a consistent barrage of memories, some older with my mother and father and others newer that contained myCosanin particular. Why I was reliving the pivotal and emotional moments of my life like flashbacks, I wasn’t certain. Maybe my ancestors wanted to remind me why I needed to live and how greatly I was loved. Maybe it was motivation for all those who would suffer if I didn’t survive.
My body weakened, I fought against the urge to stop fighting and fade into the light.
“Cassandra, it’s not your time, my daughter.”
“I’m so tired,” I whispered, unsure if my voice carried any sound.
“We’re with you. I love you.”
I didn’t know how much time elapsed before the voices in the room became clear and distinct and I no longer felt so disconnected. My body rested against cool silky sheets as my awareness returned.
“Cassie,” Gypsy cried, her wet tears landing on my hand as I felt her squeeze.
‘Precious, please speak to me.’
‘Damian.’
His relief blanketed my mind.‘Oh, pet, I’m so sorry we couldn’t find you.’
‘What happened?’
‘We heard you screaming.’Damian’s voice faltered like he was about to cry.‘I thought we lost you.’
‘You nearly did.’
‘What happened?’
‘He found me.’
‘The rogue witch?’
‘Yes, I didn’t feel him. I should have known. Why didn’t I know?’
“It’s alright, precious.” Damian squeezed my hand. “He must have blocked you.”
“What’s she saying?” Gabe asked, his voice close. The agony in his tone was unmistakable.
“She didn’t feel his power or magic. She didn’t know who it was until it was too late.” Damian lowered his forehead to my wrist, and I thought I felt something wet. Was he crying black tears again?
‘I’m dying.’
‘No! Stop, the ancestors will heal you.’
‘Not this time, fangboy.’
