Familiar Magic (Tabby Kitten Mystery Book 1) by Constance Barker & Corrine Winters

Author:Constance Barker & Corrine Winters [Barker, Constance & Winters, Corrine]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Constance Barker
Published: 2020-09-30T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

Even as the sun went down and nightfall drifted over the town, Thea found herself pacing throughout her house. She couldn’t keep her mind off the case, no matter how hard she tried. After everything she managed to find out, she knew that anyone else in her position would be doing the same thing.

There was a sliver of guilt within her, knowing that she shouldn’t be fixated on the investigation especially after the promise she made to Blaine. If it was up to her, she would stay out of it.

However, Thea acknowledged that she had some skills that Blaine didn’t. Thea knew that she could be a helpful asset to the case if only he’d ask. He wasn’t going to, that was for sure, so she had to take matters into her own hands.

“Sybil!” Thea called out eventually, picking at some dry patches of paint that she hadn’t cleaned off her hands yet. “I need to talk to you...like right now!”

A few moments later, she heard the soft patter of tiny steps headed towards her direction.

“What’s going on with you?” Sybil asked as she strolled into the room. “How long have you been walking around in circles for? You’re gonna tear a hole in the floor.”

“I had an idea for something and I kinda need your help,” Thea explained, finally stopping her movements. It was making her feel more antsy. “Do you think you can scry on the murder weapon related to Rebecca’s case?”

Sybil’s tail batted around as a heavy air of reluctance teemed off the familiar. Thea was somewhat expecting that reaction.

“I know, it’s a little crazy, but I think you can do it. Based on the wound, it’s definitely a small knife. Maybe even a scalpel.”

“I’m not sure about all of this, Thea...” Sybil began reluctantly. After thinking about it for a few more seconds, the kitten eventually shook off her nerves and stood to attention. “But I’ll try to help you out.”

When the kitten saw Thea respond with a bright grin, she was quick to cut into that excitement.

“Hey, but don’t get your hopes up too high. I might end up in the wrong place. I’m working with breadcrumbs here,” she replied dryly, to which Thea smiled.

“Oh, c’mon, Sybil. Don’t act like that.”

The familiar hopped onto the table at the edge of the room. Meanwhile, Thea made her way towards one of the cabinets. With a careful touch, she pulled out the mirror used for scrying and brought it over to Sybil. Taking a few books from that same cabinet, she managed to prop up the reflective surface for the kitten’s convenience.

“Here goes nothing,” Sybil mumbled, before reciting a few words and watching as the mirror began to illuminate a location.

Thea backed away a few steps, wanting to give her some space to focus. She understood that scrying was a more complex form of magic, one that Thea wasn’t able to do herself. Considering the sensitivity of the case, she wanted to make sure that the result was as accurate as possible.

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