Chapter 49

Of course she knew it was me. I shouldn’t have been surprised. She was a sensory witch. I smiled at the revelation of her power.

“Ciel, how are you?”

“I’m doing pretty good. Glad you called.”

“You are? Why?”

“Yes, of course. Come on now, baby girl. I didn’t want to pressure you before, but I would love to train or help you get a gauge on your powers. That’s just what we do. Helping new and young witches coming into their power is very fulfilling, plus you’re not just a regular witch. I’m interested to see what all you can really do.” I could almost hear the glimmer in her eyes. “If you really are of Zoldeck ancestry, there would be many who would love to get their hands on you.”

She wasn’t lying. Hands were already trying to get to me now. But she was exactly the person I needed in my corner. Unlike whoever Claudis had in mind, I knew a little bit about her, I had some of an idea of her powers, and Adrian trusted her. I didn’t think Claudis would hurt me, but he wanted to control me