26: Witches meeting

 *Soleil*

 I turn, surprised to hear my sister's thoughts. Normally, only Siri is in telepathic connection with each of us.

 'It's the flying ointment that makes it possible’. Gudrun smiles eloquently.

 I return the embarrassed smile. 'Are they just coming here ?'

 In response, a chorus of whispering voices flickers through my consciousness, and I get the feeling that we are no longer alone in the stone circle.

 'Greetings, sisters!' Siri takes a step forward.

 I scout out into the night. The stars and the moon shine brightly, so that nothing can hide behind