Chapter 298: Gram's Support

I was almost ready to move on when I felt her mind touch mine.

I knew you were the right witch for the job. Gram's mental voice cackled. The look on their faces when you pulled that stunt...

She was here? You're here?

Listen up. Her magic cracked like a whip, making me jump. A pair of older witches eyed me like I might be dangerous and hurried on. I turned my back on the entrance and the trickle of witches still arriving as Gram went on. I want you to ignore everything Erica or anyone else tells you and only do what I say.

I almost sagged in relief. You're staying with me?

Hush, child, she sent, though her tone was gentle and loving. Pay attention. Have I not told you over and over again you need to pay attention?

She had. And not when she was fully sane, either. And she'd always been right. Without a doubt, beyond question, and without hesitation I put everything in her hands.

What do you want me to do?

You need to start balancing out the power around here. She sounded annoyed