Dream Mate
I prayed, this time making eye contact with Bisnonna.
“Thank you, ancestors, for all you’ve given. Thank you for standing beside, behind, and before me in a circle completed as I step into place. Here. Now. Standing as the new Crone of the Oscurità e Luce Coven.” I thanked them as I looked around again at all the strong women who came before me, hoping I could measure up.
“And now it is done.” I proclaimed, the purple flames fading back to their candles. The spirits of my ancestors faded away, and in their place, Ersilia, Carlotta, Marcia, and Malvina had returned to their four points.