Chapter 99 Home Again

Chapter 99 Home Again

I had finished updating our local ads and was about to take a break when I opened the door to our private area, only to sense that something was amiss. My protection spells, usually a comforting presence, were faltering. Lucas picked up on it too, his eyes meeting mine in a silent understanding. I quickly restored the spells, adding a few new ones that Niklaus's Shamans had recently taught me, just to be extra cautious. As I made my way to the kitchen, I noticed the signs of unwelcome visitors: dirty dishes piled up in the sink. I let out a frustrated sigh and began cleaning up the mess.

As I unlocked my bedroom door, a sense of unease settled in, but it dissipated as I saw the protective spell around my room was still in place. I let out a gentle sigh and began to smooth out the wrinkles on my bed, feeling a deep sense of comfort and familiarity wash over me.

This house, my childhood home, held a treasure trove of memories. Visions of Lucas and I racing around