No need

Rosalind's POV

When I went out at midnight, River was waiting and I thought I caught a glimpse of surprise in those dark depths.

"You came."

I had been so sure that I wouldn't but the thought of staying without answers for even a second more didn't appeal to me in the least.

Deep inside me, I knew that wasn't the only reason I was back.

The other reason was one that scared me slightly.

Magic.

Knowing my ban on magic was lifted and that I would have at my fingertips, the power to make sure that people like Councilman Arthur never got the chance to hurt me as he had threatened was enough allure to find my way back.

I met River's gaze.

"We need to talk."

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High Priestess Malia's POV

The cushion was uncomfortable.

But then such was the problem of choosing a life that was as simple as it was intricate.

One had to accept the discomfort and become one with them to attain true ascension.

I looked over at the last person I would have expected to come calling at this hour.

"What b