A Witch's Concern (A Witch's Path Book 4) by N. E. Conneely

Author:N. E. Conneely [Conneely, N. E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Published: 2015-07-31T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17: Michelle

"Are you ready?" Elron called through the door.

"Almost."

I dropped the lipstick into my purse, tucked down a stray strand of hair, and joined Elron in the living room. Stopping between the two stone lions, I smoothed my hands down the side of my skirt.

"Beautiful." Elron smiled.

"Thank you," I said shyly.

"Shall we?" He offered his arm.

I slipped my hand into the crook of his arm. "Let's go."

Elron had volunteered to drive, and we were taking his car. Neither of us had said anything, but we knew the witches would be less likely to look for his vehicle. When we got to the car, I peeked in the backseat to check on my overnight bag and kit. The kit was coming along because I didn't want to be without my supplies if I got called to a case. While we weren't intending to spend the night, we would change our plans if the party ran late.

Elron held the door open for me, closing it gently once I was seated. While he rounded the car, I traded my dress shoes for loafers. The heels were cute, but I didn't need to wear them for the drive.

We were on the highway—heading north and enjoying the hills, which hadn't lost any of their beauty during winter—when I said, "I've been meaning to ask you something. Have you been wearing your medallion?"

His eyes darted in my direction before returning to the road. "Yes."

"Have you noticed it doing anything strange?" Elron didn't have as many opportunities to interact with suspicious magical objects, so even if his medallion had the same quirks as mine, it might not have done anything.

"It has not behaved as most metal would. There was an incident I intended to mention but recent events rendered it less notable."

"I'll share if you will."

"Your medallion has been active?" Elron asked.

"You first."

"While you were experiencing the delights of captivity, I was planting some demon's bane in pots in my apartment. The medallion warmed, and the starts became six-inch-tall plants in a matter of seconds. It also prevented the witch from spelling me when I rescued you." He paused, but I could tell he wasn't finished. "Yesterday it warned me of the spell on the door."

"Yours has been as active as mine. Remember the Morinji-no-okama? I think the medallion tried to warn me. Before the cup attacked me, the medallion got warm and started zapping me."

"Zapping?"

"Yup, like when you get shocked by static electricity. I know yours glowed when it dealt with the spell. Has it done anything else?"

"Indeed, it has zapped me and warmed."

"How bright was the glow?"

"It was soft. If I had not had it in my hand, I would not have noticed."

"And it did this while you were planting demon's bane?" I inquired. I'd gotten the answer to one question; the medallion did have more tricks up its sleeves.

"Correct. Varro's notes said that the medallions would aid us. To me it sounds like they are signaling to us if we are in danger or doing something beneficial," Elron commented.

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