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Chapter 644: Mom's Freedom
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Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 645: Optimism
Maybe I shouldn't have been so optimistic, but knowing Mom was going to be okay, that she was finally herself, went a long way to making me feel better.While I still didn't believe she would be able to save me from being condemned to death, at least she was whole and could help Gram. And Shenka when the time came I had to release the family magic.I kicked myself for not filling Mom in on everything that happened, but since she seemed to think I had to stay quiet in order for her to do what was necessary, spilling the beans would have to wait. I could only hope Demetrius would think to warn Sunny about Alison. If his brain was even firing on partial neurons at the moment.I paced, struggling with the knowledge it was likely Margaret Applegate never really left the control of the Brotherhood. I certainly wouldn't put it past them to try to snare her again and piled on another coating of guilt I hadn't checked in.You do realize most of what you're beating yourself up about really i
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 646: Hitchhikers And Half-Truths
Just as I was about to freak out from the solitude and my own spiraling thoughts, the seal around my door sighed and it opened. I braced myself, not sure who or what to expect. And winced at the sight of Varity Rhodes. She stared at me with a blank expression, draped in her heavy Enforcer robe, jaw tight, but eyes hooded and revealing nothing.I felt terrible for what I'd been forced to do to her, thought of Charlotte and wondered if my poor bodywere was catatonic yet.Before I could offer the apology I owed her, Varity spoke."Was it you who came to me?" Her voice seemed to echo in the stillness between us and I felt the brush of Enforcer power running beneath her words. "Was it you who asked me to bring you here?"Um, weird question. I opened my mouth to confess.Felt a jab from a place I wasn't expecting.Lie, Quaid sent. Lie your face off. Just do it.Huh? Okay, confused.Tell her you have no idea what she's talking about. Quaid's deep voice was edged with desperation. Don'
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 647: Council Leader
I thought that was it. Free to go, out of there. But Mom wasn't done.Not by a long shot."Coven Leader Hayle," she said, voice ringing with authority. "With the recent attack on the Dumont coven and the escape of Ameline, we now clearly see the threat you've so patiently tried to warn us about." Snort. Good one, Mom. Because I was the queen of patience. "Your growing power and approaching status as maji gave us pause." Freaked them the hell out. She was good at this diplomatic speak. "But without your assistance, our covens would be under the control of sorcerers whose only interest is domination of all magicks."Shocker. No one argued, turned red in the face. Nada.Maybe I was wrong about the others being under the influence."Because of your special status," Mom said, "we, the North American High Council, grant you full immunity and impunity to act on any threat you see arise without compunction."Did she just hand me the keys to the Universe?"Terrible days lie behind us," M
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 648: Gram
They wanted to talk, but I was done. I left them to hash out their own guilt and frustration while I finally let myself think of home.And Gram.Mom descended to my side, took my hand as I sliced open the veil and headed for Wilding Springs. Pressed my crystal into my palm as she did, returning it to me. The tiny soul inside rejoiced at our reunion, but I couldn't muster enthusiasm. Not when I didn't know what waited for me on the other end of the trip.The kitchen felt surreal, like somewhere I remembered from a long time ago, but hadn't thought of in ages. Shenka dropped the carton of milk she held, the refrigerator door gaping open as she cried out and rushed to me, hugging me tight while a white pool of liquid spread beneath us."Syd," she whispered. "We were so worried."I hugged her back, felt the touch of Mom's magic as she cleaned up the mess, looked up to see her put the milk back in the fridge. Shivered. She was herself, the woman I remembered when I was little. Young an
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 649: Love Renewed
Liam's arms welcomed me as I appeared in the Sidhe cavern. I don't know if he expected me or if he was just that happy to see me. But the moment I showed up he rushed to me and hugged me tight.Kissed me. And I kissed him back, the thrum of earth magic vibrating the ground beneath us.When I finally pulled away, I giggled a little. "Forgot what that was like."Wow, Syd. Way to prod a guy for being a pathetic Momma's boy.Liam blushed, ducked his head. "We can see where it takes us," he said, hope in his face as his hands slid into my back pockets, tucking my hips against his. "If you want?"Hmmm. "Where's your mother?" Come to think of it, I hadn't seen her once since this whole thing started.Liam's jaw tightened. "I sent her away."Wow. He what?"She was driving me nuts." He pulled free of me, turned to stare at the Gate. "I understood she felt guilty, that she was trying to protect me. But I couldn't take it anymore, Syd. So I made her leave.""How?" Not that he wasn't pers
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 650: Too Many Options
I didn't make it two steps inside, still flushed from my encounter with Quaid, when I felt demon power surge in the basement and went running.Found Meira waiting on the other side of the veil and crossed into her open arms.She hugged me so tight I could barely breathe, forgetting until she pulled away to allow my demon form to take over.Red skinned and black horned, I settled on her divan while she held my hand."Thanks for letting me know they didn't kill you or anything." She grinned, taking the sting out of her words."I was getting to it," I said. "Besides, you really thought they could?"Meira's smile trembled and fell. "I didn't know," she said.We talked, about Gram, the Brotherhood. My new freedom. Meira's fierce, "Awesome!" mirrored my own."I'm worried about Demonicon now," I said. "The Brotherhood has failed with the Sidhe and at least one major vampire clan. They will probably be coming for you next." I paused, heart tightening all over again. "If they aren't her
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 651: Unhappy Endings
Fairy tale endings are highly overrated.At least, that's what I kept telling myself so I wouldn't feel so crappy about my life.Demetrius returned, no sign of Alison. And the Brotherhood seemed to have gone to ground. I really hoped I did some major damage to Belaisle, both with the freeing of the Sidhe and by taking back the power of the Council. And Mom. He had to have been pouring a ton of energy into my mother.Sucked to be him.Not to mention all the magic Ameline stole. I had no doubt Belaisle would simply drain some of his own people to replace it, but it had to rankle.Rankling was good.Mind you, I wished the Brotherhood were out in the open instead of scurrying around like cockroaches looking for scraps at 3AM.Gross.At least with the Council's approval to act, I could start hunting them down and squashing them. That would be awesome.I just had to find them first.I had the sheet of paper Charlotte left me translated by a sweet older Russian woman who ran the loc
Hayle Coven Novels Chapter 652: Last Semester
Book Seventeen: Shifting Loyalties"That's what she said!"I choked on a French fry as Tippy's punch line made me blush and laugh at the same time. As outrageous as ever, the red-haired Hensley witch winked at me, substantial rack pushing the rude hand gesture screen printed on her chest into everyone's face. She'd forgiven me for choosing Shenka as my second almost as fast as she'd gotten over the fact Liam and I were an item. Sort of an item. I glanced sideways at him, found him blushing just as brightly as I knew I was and realized he'd never survive Tippy even if he were into her.Hell, I still worried if he'd survive me.Not going there, not right now. I'd had a nice, quiet fall and a lovely Christmas holiday at home. Meira even made an appearance despite her permanent relocation to Demonicon. Mom acted like herself again, young, beautiful, enthusiastic. And though she still endured stress from her job, the control of the Brotherhood had been broken and her natural ability t
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