Chapter 11

Amy

Everyone kept inviting me to the town fair tomorrow. They said it is a big thing and although it's only for a day, it attracts people from all over the country. Everyone is going above and beyond to make us feel welcomed and, even though i am really tired and have a lot to do at home, i have been thinking about it all day. I think it would do us some good. It is a nice opportunity to get to know more people and make friends. And a great chance to spend time with the friends we already made. I smile thinking about Thomas, i would love to see him again.

But this Sebastian guy... He keeps popping up in my head during every thought and every moment. I can't seem to stop thinking of him. From the moment our eyes met, i felt drawn to him. When we touched, something shifted inside of me. I can't explain it. I felt his rage, his sadness, his loneliness, more than what i feel for the rest of the town. 

Even so, i have decided to go to the fair. I already told the boys and they are very excited about it. We all need a break, after all, we have been working really hard on the new house. After our early dinner we started getting ready. I was told the Autumn Town Fair is being held at a corn field on the opposite side of the town, which means i need flat shoes and a casual outfit. So i guess, a long, uneven, navy blue blouse, a pair of pink leggings and a pair of gray trainers will do just fine.

"Everyone ready?" I shout up the stairs. I can hear everyone talking and moving around, until all of them are downstairs, ready to leave.

"Shotgun!" Hektor calls out, making Percy grunt, as they run towards the car.

"It's not fair! I am older than you! Mum!", he turns to me for help, but i am not entertaining this. 

"Percy, sit in the back, love."

More of huffing and puffing, until they all got in the car. It is half an hour drive, so we better get going.

By the time we reach the Town Fair, i have a nice, fresh headache to go along with my festive mood. Boys and car rides are a bad combination, i have learnt that years ago. I am used to it by now, so i don't mind. I know that i will be fine once i get inside. I am hoping to find Thomas early on, so we enjoy everything together. I was stupid not to ask for his number. I will do, though, next time for sure. 

The designated parking area is full already and i have to go a bit further away to park, but we don't mind a bit of walking. As we reach the entrance, we are greeted by a couple dressed like farmers, handing out brochures. We all take one and we walk slowly while we take a look at them, trying to decide where to go first. It is huge! We see a lot of delicious stands and fun-looking rides, will we have time to go everywhere? As we debate about where to start, i notice three ladies a little bit older than me, standing nearby and looking at us. As i turn to look at them, they smile and move closer.

"Hello!", says the younger of them, a wide smile across her face. "You must be the newcomers! I am Ethel." She extends her hand for a handshake, first to me and then to my sons, one by one as they say their name. The other two make their introductions as well. They seem really kind, and judging by their auras they must be witches as well. It didn't take long for them to confirm my thoughts.

"We are really happy to have you here." Rosalind says, looking anxiously over her shoulder. "Every witch sensed you when you came and we are all very keen to finally meet you. And your sons, of course." The other two nod in agreement. Funny she would say that, because i didn't sense any of them when i came here. I only got some glimpses of power while i was prowling the streets sometimes. 

"I am sorry, i never really sensed any of you. Are you in any concealment spell or am i that stressed out to notice?", i ask them, genuinely worried about my capabilities right now. Percy is already off exploring the nearby stands, and Hektor is divided between following him or stay involved in the conversation. Sean and Milo are listening carefully, trying to take everything in.

"We are not powerful enough for someone like you to sense us, Lady Amy.", Ethel speaks, bowing her head a little. Lady? Where did that come from?

"Our practice is generally limited here, due to the Alpha of the werewolves.", says Rachel leaning closer, in a quiet voice, almost like a whisper. "The most powerful witch in the town is Lord Loucas, he owns the funeral home downtown. He is a bone witch, as most are in his coven. The rest of us are good for fortune telling and some protection spells or jars."

"Well, he was the most powerful in town. Now you are here! So, amongst us all, the title is yours. Are you in any coven? We would love to have you in ours!" Rachel blurts out, not holding back her excitement one bit. I was never in a coven. Not officially, that is. I was always working with my boys, raising them and teaching them, training them to the best of my ability. We are a team, but i never really saw us as a coven.

"No, i am not." i say at them, smiling politely. "And i am not looking for one, either, if that is why you came. We would like to see the fair now, if you don't mind. Percy! All together, please!" I know he is almost an adult but i fear that this boy is going to die horribly if someone doesn't keep an eye out for him. A hundred percent curiosity, zero percent self-preservation insticts.

"Oh, no no! We are terribly sorry!" Rachel says, bowing a bit, as well. "We came to meet you and introduce ourselves, nothing more to it! Come, we will show you around!" She gestures for us to follow her and we do so. We spend the rest of our time chatting, eating and laughing. No matter how much i wanted, i never found Thomas. But, at one point, my eyes met again that yellow-eyed stare, just for a brief moment before it disappears into the crowd. I never saw him, but i could feel the hairs in the back of my neck standing as he deathstared at me from somewhere afar.