Chapter 67: A Test

“I felt strange when I first saw your servant. She gives off an energy.” I confide in my mother.

She smirks. “What does it feel like?”

“Like ghosts dancing upon my skin.” I say quietly.

“She is a witch. She hails from our tribe, though from a lesser line.” She says.

“So will my skin always tingle when I’m near a witch?” I ask, confused.

My mother laughs heartily. “No!” She finally manages to say between giggles. “Well, maybe. Every witch senses things differently. It’s hard to say what you can or cannot sense without time and observation. Our powers are things we grow into. Some are more powerful than others in sensing energies and intentions.”

“Hm. So how do I interpret these feelings and signs?” I ask.

“Your guardian will help guide you. Only she knows how you access the source.” She explains.

“So why did you buy a witch at market?” I ask, changing the subject.

“She needs entrance to the Moon Ceremony. She is also vying to achieve our tribe’s purpose. I think she me