Black Magic Voodoo by Nikki Landis

Author:Nikki Landis [Landis, Nikki]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Nikki Landis
Published: 2018-10-31T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7

October 3rd

It was nearly three a.m. when I woke up, groggy and restless. The house was quiet except for the low consistent ticking of the grandfather clock in the main hall. I knew Uncle Tom and Aunt Gwen were fast asleep. Gypsy should be too but I’d double check before I left.

As I tiptoed down the hall I was soothed by the calm balance that resided in my home. Gypsy may be frustrated with me but we loved each other. We were close, especially the three of us women. Aunt Gwen was a mother and a guardian from the beginning and my Uncle Tom was like a second father. Without their influence I would have been lost. I was lucky to be a part of the Howe family and legacy.

I haven’t forgotten or lost my place. Our purpose as witches of Mystic Hallows was one reason I’d never leave here. Salem taught our ancestors much, even the pain and anguish served to make us stronger. Our line was as crucial to the thirteen and the protection of the veil as the others. I remained as determined as always. I’d prove that to Gypsy.

A quick peek in her room proved she was sound asleep. Gabriel was in a chair next to her bed, slumped backward, his strong jaw covered in stubble as he lightly snored. He was watching over her, just as he promised. The thought made me smile. Maybe I could be a little less bitchy toward him. He had to earn my trust though, I wasn’t giving it away. Covering him lightly with a blanket, I smiled when he made a small noise like a bark and I resisted a giggle.

I entered the hall after closing the door quietly and left the safe haven of home.

Sneaking out of my house was odd at nearly twenty-one. I was an adult. Aunt Gwen gave me complete freedom but it sort of felt like I was seventeen and breaking out to meet my friends for a night of partying. I held back a snicker as I exited the front gates and gazed up at the moon. She was becoming fuller the closer All Hallows Eve came. A hint of amber glossed across the pitted surface and lent a defiant vibe to her glow.

The moon goddess had always been a favorite of mine.

In the witching hours of night and into early morn the streets held a light mist and an eerie quiet that bespoke of haunting secrets. Not a soul ventured outdoors but slumbered blissfully unaware in their bed. The monsters that lingered in darkness didn’t always make contact. Some lingered in the night but left before the dawn, never to return.

Cool air and crisp wind tickled my nose. Autumn had fallen on Mystic Hallows. Leaves crunched beneath my boots as I inhaled the fresh air. Sometimes I walked in the wee hours and enjoyed the silent darkness that enveloped my heart and soul. But I wasn’t out for a pleasure walk tonight.

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