Cursed Magic (Rejected Fate Trilogy Book 2) by Jen L. Grey

Author:Jen L. Grey [Grey, Jen L.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Grey Valor Publishing, LLC
Published: 2025-03-27T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

“Then don’t tell us.” Ryker’s voice was low and sharp. “Every time you have that damn expression on your face, you either do or suggest the kind of reckless thing that drives me insane.” His words hung in the air, a challenge.

Raven leaned forward, her dark eyes gleaming. “Well then, I want to hear it. I want to hear the sort of suggestions that rumple Ryker’s fur.”

I hesitated, hating that this would probably upset Ryker, but that didn’t change what needed to be done to get one step closer to our enemies. “We need to find a witch.” I allowed the words to spill out before I could second-guess myself further. “Someone who can help us discover how this magic works and how to dispel it.”

Raven’s face lit up with a smirk. “A witch. That’s a bold suggestion since they tend to protect their kind, but Queen Ambrosia has an understanding with a powerful witch who lives nearby. One that actually warded this phone.” She removed a phone from a hidden pocket in her dress and typed out a message.

Ryker’s expression darkened, and he turned away and began pacing the room with a restless energy. “I don’t trust witches. They’re unpredictable, dangerous. We can’t just go around seeking them out like they’re some kind of miracle solution.”

I suspected the witch Raven was referring to was the same one who’d cast the spell on Ryker, but he wasn’t lying. He didn’t trust them. Otherwise, he’d reek right now.

Tossing a knowing glance my way, Raven countered, “What choice do we have? We don’t fully understand witch magic; they keep the way their magic works secret for a reason. If we want to understand what the Blackwoods’ witch is capable of, then we need insider knowledge.”

The tension between them was palpable. Ryker’s reluctance was clear, but Raven’s determination was equally so. She moved closer to him, her presence commanding attention.

“Think of the bigger picture, Ryker.” I added my voice to hers. “If we don’t act, more lives will be lost. The packs are already on edge, and without answers, they’ll turn on each other. If this witch is willing to give us information, it could change the entire game.”

Ryker paused with his back to us, his broad shoulders rigid with tension. For a moment, the only sound was his heavy breathing. Then, slowly, he turned. “Why would they tell us anything?”

“A witch might feel betrayed by one of their own working so closely with a wolf-shifter pack, especially if they’re eliminating entire packs. One of the widely known rules among all species of the supernatural is that we must respect balance. A witch aiding the Blackwoods is not respecting that paramount rule. Another witch might see it as a betrayal, a violation of their species’ ethics.”

“Exactly. Desperate times call for desperate measures. If our neighboring witch is willing to cooperate, even reluctantly, it could be the key we need. But,” Raven added, her voice dropping, “we must be prepared for the consequences. If she’s willing to help us, she won’t do so without reason.

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