Chapter 72

Lance took her hand in his and clasped it with both hands, but didn’t raise it to his lips. “Yes, thank you for coming so quickly.” Then, Lance turned to me. “This is Raven, and she possesses the gift of magic.”

“She’s a witch,” I said, nodding my head, wondering what other supernatural creatures might walk through the door next.

“Yes,” she said, circling me slowly as a cat would size up a mouse. “And you are?”

“Lance’s fiancée,” I said flatly. I was in no mood for a catfight or to deal with catty women.

“Yes, well,” she said, turning her attention back to Lance, “he never mentioned you.”

“And he never mentioned you,” I returned, wondering what her past relationship had been with him. Obviously, she wanted it to be more than it was. Get in line, lady.

She suddenly laughed. “Lance and I have been friends f