Pure Magic (Book One)

Chapter Twelve - Final

I woke up an hour or so later to voices outside the door. Morgyn and Caleb were talking.

"I'm worried for her," Morgyn said. "She's determined and strong, but she still blames herself for what happened. I don't want it to cloud her judgement. Second guessing like that could end up getting her hurt or killed."

"She's showing signs of PTSD," Caleb explained. "And I'm worried for you as well."

"Me?" Morgyn asked. "Why?"

"Well, she may have witnessed your death, but you're the one who actually died." Caleb sighed. "I'v'e seen the fear in your eyes about those guys."

"They are a significant threat," Morgyn said. "Yes, I'm afraid of them, because I know what they're capable of."

There was silence for a while. Then, Morgyn's phone rang.

"Hello?" He answered. There was a pause, and then he said happily, "oh good! Let's hope it stays that way." I could hear the smile on his voice. "Thank you, L." They said their goodbyes and Morgyn hung up.

"They're gone," he said to Caleb. "They apparently left angrily and said they weren't coming back."

I was relieved, but I had a nagging thought in the back of my mind. That was too easy. They came there with a mission, and simply after talking to L they abandoned it? I shook my head and stood up, heading out the door. I stopped in front of them and smiled. "Thank you, guys." I hugged them. "You're so patient. I really appreciate it."

Morgyn smiled warmly. "Of course." He gave me an excited face and said, "Those men are gone. L called and said they left without incident."

I raised an eyebrow and slightly shook my head. "That's good." I knew my voice was less than enthusiastic, but I really didn't believe what we had been told.

Morgyn could sense my uncertainty and gave me a skeptical look. Caleb caught onto this and also looked at me, mentally checking up on me.

I sighed. "I just feel like it was too easy," I explained. "They were clearly on a mission, and they wouldn't give up just like that." I shook my head. "I'm really hoping it's true and that maybe they realized it wasn't worth fighting, but I don't think we can count on that. We need to be vigilant."

Morgyn pursed his lips and nodded. "Yes, you're right," he said. "I don't know what their end game is, but I'm just trying to stay positive."

"They have a vendetta for you," I furrowed my brow.

He nodded, sighing. "Yes. But I'm hoping they will back off a bit."

I shook my head. "I don't like to be so negative, but I really don't think they will. I will keep a close eye on you when we're in the realm."

He grinned playfully. "You don't think I can handle my own?"

I glared at him. "I'm sure you can, but I don't want to be a bystander, letting people harm you without stepping in."

Caleb nodded. "I second that."

Morgyn nodded solemnly. "I don't want anyone to get hurt."

I took his hands. "We don't want you to get hurt either."

He smiled sadly. "Thank you."

I pulled him into a hug, and I could feel his heart pounding. He was legitimately terrified of these men. I found myself getting angry that they had this much power over Morgyn. Come hell or high water, I was going to make absolutely sure they wouldn't hurt Morgyn. And if they did, I would unleash a level of power none of us had seen.