57

SHADOW

I was surprised to find out that the modern house of the High Priestess was in London. I was expecting a stone house exterior, but what surprised me more was that she was the same age as Zarah.

“Welcome to my humble home, Shadow.”

“High Priestess.”

“Oh, please.” She swatted her well-manicured fingernails, and the white high-neck dress looked perfect on her. “Just Margaret.”

“My mate, Alpha Califf.”

“Of course, the werewolf. I could smell the skepticism in you, Califf.”

“Forgive me, Margaret. I haven’t been in a witch house before.”

“It’s not the real reason, but because you haven’t seen what I am capable of. And your future father-in-law just arrived.”

"A future father-in-law?”

How did she know? Califf and I shared a look.

Just like that, my father walked into the living room in a white suit and tie. “High Priestess.”

“Alpha King Sebastien.” They kissed each other cheek, but the way my father put his hand on her back said something else.

Califf and I shared a look a