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She shot me a look that said I was full of bullshit. “And the fact that Lucy is waiting for you outside has nothing to do with this?”
My eyes widened. “Omg! Your gifts are growing stronger!”
She shook her head. “Not really; I can see her pacing on the back porch.”
I glanced over my shoulder and frowned when I saw my aunt doing just that.
“Go, I’ll stall for you.”
“Thanks!” I said, kissing Kristin on the cheek and making my way out to Lucy.
Once I was outside, she took my hand and we walked into the small backyard.
“Did you get my message?” I shook my head. “Of course you did, you’re here. Can Lucas time travel?”
Lucy smiled. “It sounds like Lucas stumbled into a time hole.”
“A what?”
“It’s a space between the present and the past. Not everyone can see them, and most often a witch falls into one when someone from their past needs them to know something.”
“Lucy, is this baby I’m carrying our great, great, great…whatever grandmother?”
Taking my hand in hers, Lucy said, “I do believe you are carrying the reincarnation of Catherine. Her life was taken so early on.”
“Why has she waited so long to find a new beginning?”
Lucy shrugged. “Maybe she hasn’t. I’m going to guess her mother had the gift, and Catherine may have had it as well. Her brother did.”
My brows shut up. “He did?”
She nodded.
“Why did Lucas find the hole and not me if we’re distant relatives?”
Lucy looked over my shoulder then turned to stare directly into my eyes. “Because Lucas has the gift.”
“I knew it! Sarah said you knew it as well. Why haven’t you ever told me?”
“Because a witch has to find their gift on their own.”
Pouting, I said, “What’s the fun in that?”
She brought her hands to her hips. “Hollie, do not use an unbinding spell on him.”
I gasped. “What’s that? Oh my goodness, is there a spell to make him realize he’s a witch?”
Closing her eyes, Lucy whispered, “Oh dear.”
She looked back at me and sighed. “You said Lucas has the locket?”
“Yes, he said it appeared in his hand.”
“No, he conjured it without even knowing it.”
“From where?” I asked in shock.
“The homestead. There’s a reason Lucas was called back to that site. He’s meant to be the one who uncovers it. As soon as the two of you got married, it started this whole thing.”
