My hand landed on my wrist. It was then that I realized my enchanted bracelet was missing. Fuck! I had to find out where it was. It was all that kept me, at least, out of the Red Circle’s and my aunt Delilah’s sights. My magic was totally compromised now, and my location could only be determined by my aunt using it as a beacon. I am now vulnerable to anyone who wishes for my death. In a matter of seconds, the red circle and creatures were scurrying toward me. Anyone nearby could be in risk, including myself. That sounded like a problem forlater, but I had to leave immediately then. Hurry up! “Insinious” I whispered, hoping that the magic would help me get the door’s latch unlocked and open, but it didn’t work. All I received in exchange was a sharp agony shooting through my stomach. I couldn’t use my magic, so I suppose I wasn’t completely healed from the shape-shifter’s attack and poison. However, I had more tricks up my sleeve. I removed my hair clip and inserted it into the keyhole
