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Chapter 149: Patience Is A Virtue
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That Friday was the longest day of my entire life. I retreated to my house to fidget and pace the time away. I was in my room trying to distract myself with a video game when I heard the kitchen door open and close and the sound of Mom's voice.I raced downstairs to talk to her. She had to know about Galleytrot and Pain. But by the time I made it to the kitchen she was already leaving, her blue and white Mustang racing off down the street.Instead, I came face to face with Erica and Gram.One looked shocked to see me while the other just looked grumpy."Syd, what are you doing here?" Erica guided Gram to one of the kitchen chairs and absently handed her a chocolate toffee to keep her happy. My grandmother ripped open the wrapper and stuffed the sweet in her mouth while she glared at me like I'd killed her puppy."I have to talk to Mom." I briefly explained what I learned from Galleytrot. Erica winced when I mentioned him and I felt a momentary pang of regret. He'd been her boyfrie
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 151: Split Decisions
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Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 153: Green Magic
So not good. I dodged at the last second when I realized whatever saved me wasn't about to do it a second time. I stumbled over Quaid's unconscious body and fell, landing hard on my butt next to him as Demetrius pounced on me.You know how people say your whole life flashes in front of your eyes when you're about to die? Not for me. All I saw was a flicker of shadow as Sunny materialized, lashing out with her vampire magic and her fist just before the knife found my chest.I'd totally take it. I made it to my feet as Demetrius again crashed into his desk, this time sliding over the top and impacting the wall behind it with a sickening thud. He rallied quickly, amazingly considering the blow he took, and lifted his hand, the crystal pointed at Sunny. I cried out, tried to warn her, but it was too late.For the second time, but this time to my advantage, nothing happened.The look on Demetrius's face would have been hilarious if we weren't in that circumstance. It was like someone de
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The race through the forest back to the motorcycle went much more quickly now that we didn't have to worry about the Chosen. I was panting and feeling bruised and a little battered when Quaid pulled up and stopped, but just so grateful I was about to be whole.I continued on, reaching for my demon as she settled on the ground next to Sunny. The look she gave me made me hesitate, pause, finally stop in front of her, my arms dropping to my sides.She continued to glare at me while I tried to understand what was wrong."We don't have much time," I said, my voice trembling from the need I had to have her with me."I agree." She looked up at Sunny. "We have to hurry." My demon rose from the ground, her magic spinning beneath her in a soft whirlwind."Maybe you'd like to know where to go?" Quaid's voice was low, but full of sympathy and I hated it was aimed at me."The site," my demon said even as the wind supporting her stilled and she settled on the ground."No," Sunny said, her own
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 155: I Need You
This couldn't be happening, not now, not after everything I'd gone through to rescue her. I stood there, feeling like she'd hit me physically, unable to act or react.Luckily, Dad spoke up for me."You must return," he said, voice soft and low. "You need to be whole."She snarled at him. "You should talk."Dad flinched. "I'm trying at least," he said. "I know how important it is to return to where I belong."She looked away from him, a deep scowl on her face. "I'm tired of being told what to do," she said. "And I'm tired of her not wanting me around. I saved all of you and gave her what she wanted. And what thanks did I get for it? That man used my power, just like she did, kept me a prisoner. And no one came for me.""I came for you." I took a step toward her. "We did." I gestured at Quaid and Sunny.She shrugged. "Took you long enough."Seriously? There was no making her happy. Now I really knew how Mom felt.The wards around us shook. I could feel the vibration, had a jab o
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 156: The Past Awakens
She would have reached me far more quickly if her passage hadn't finally triggered what had been building inside her for years. I watched with fear for her as the walls built around her shattered in a visible explosion of light. The pieces, still containing some energy, ricocheted from the inside of the family's wards. Pain/Cydia staggered and almost fell. But when she gained her balance again, I knew I was in serious trouble. Her power hovered around her like a tangible spirit, pale gold mixed with green. Her body vibrated with the release of her magic and she laughed once, so loud it was almost a shout."This is what it feels like!" That was Pain. "You will die another death, sister." Cydia. "One from which you will not return." Her power lashed out at me but Mom was there, her shields protecting me. Pain/Cydia hissed at her as the magic was absorbed this time, retained to strengthen the coven."Syd," Mom whispered in my ear, "tell me."I did, as quickly as I could. "The dreams,
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Quaid surged forward before Pain could reach me, arms locking around her and holding her tight. She screamed and snarled her rage, thrashing against him as he grunted with the effort to control her.I spun back to my demon, even more desperate than before. "You have to come back," I said. "We need to fix this."Her flat amber eyes smoldered with quiet rage. "One more reason for me to stay put," she said. "Take your damned Sidhe magic and leave me alone."No, it wasn't like that! But she was already turning away. And I had nothing to say.Lucky for me someone else did."Why is this magic protecting you from yourself?" Sassy's amber eyes met mine. As soon as he spoke up, my demon paused. "We know for some reason it's repelling your demon. Could it also be the source of your discomfort with magic?"Of course. But why? And where had it come from?"Only one way to find out." My demon surged forward and grabbed my hand. She linked with my mind in that instant and dragged me into battl
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