Outright trepidation--an emotional response Anna had feared and hoped to avoid. Until now, she had done what Katherine asked, but while saving Sam's life, she had lost her trust. More gravely, Jennifer also shared the blame. Though she hadn't acted on Katherine's behalf, the deceit was mutual.
Sam felt alone again, betrayed by the selfish acts of the two people she trusted most. Even so, the day witch maintained her faith, confident that Sam wouldn't react instinctively, though Jennifer was convinced otherwise.
"She'll go to the monastery," she declared.
Anna turned.
"As will Sabrina."
Jennifer approached.
"Why can't we prevent this?" she questioned. "You know what happens if Harold finds them."
"That's why--" Anna retorted while retrieving a medium-sized satchel, "--you'll see that Samantha receives these relics."
Jennifer nodded.
"I will, but I won't abandon her."
Soon after, Anna retrieved Sam's sacred emerald.
"I entrusted this to Cindy until Samantha ascended. Since she has, she'll need it to resist Harold's influence."
Anna's gaze lingered on the emerald.
"You're conflicted and need to let Sam fulfill her destiny," she added.
Jennifer recoiled.
"Anna, if she returns to Saint Anthony's, Sam will convert."
Anna's expression grew distant.
"Yes," she admitted. "Another regret I'll live with. But the future isn't set in stone, and I'll need your help."
"What about Sabrina?" Jennifer whispered. "She's also been influenced by the church."
"Then go now," Anna advised. "Make sure Sam knows what she's facing."
Hearing this, Jennifer's shoulders sagged, but Anna was right. Besides, Paul's attempts to sway Sabrina had failed, and with Harold not only surviving but empowered, Paul's own future was in jeopardy.
In the end, Katherine remained the one constant--the last obstacle between Harold and his daughters. However, as of today, her exile continued, and all efforts to summon her had failed. On that note, the day witches would have to act alone if they intended to thwart the sovereign's plans.
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The Dark Society
Mystery / ThrillerA powerful family of occultists unexpectedly disappear and for the next twenty years they live within society like normal people. However, as the eldest daughter reaches her 18th birthday the curse of a forgotten bloodline returns, along with the me...
