Resented (Wolves of Black Bird Book 2) by Amelia Rademaker

Author:Amelia Rademaker [Rademaker, Amelia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-07-23T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Thirteen

Ivy huffed as their raiding party left the house. She had managed to grab a robe as they had ransacked the cottage and had changed out of her clothes. The thick pale blue monstrosity she wore nearly hung to the ground. Somehow, it still managed to be drafty.

She stomped towards where the three ladies were waiting. Now she was mad, naked, and late. Perfect. She tried to breath out her frustration as she got closer.

On the brown grass, drawn in salt, was a massive pentacle. At its thickest point, the circle had to be fifteen feet across. The pentagram inside looked perfect. Tea lights flickered along the edge of the salt. The bowls and the spirit wheel had already been placed at their respective points on the pentagram.

Ivy noticed the fat chicken clucking quietly in a cage. Her heart gave a squeeze.

As she got closer, she saw that Maggie held a hand dipped candle. The wick cast a warm glow over her heart. Stella held a delicate bottle with a tiny wooden stopper in it. When Ivy cocked her head, she just said, “Sacred waters.” Patricia clutched the ancient athame in white knuckles. Ivy ignored the knife.

“Which offering was left?” Stella asked, getting to the point.

Ivy’s cheeks burned. She held out her hand. “My magic got a little too enthusiastic,” she apologized as she showed them the lapis. “I am sure one of the crystals you have on the table will work much better.” She felt terrible.

The Coven sisters shared a look.

“That isn’t an option.” Patricia pointed to the table. The crystals were gone. “They went poof.”

“That’s why I asked what was left.” Stella took a step forward and put her arm around Ivy. “Let’s worry about that later. Now, what did the magic choose?”

With two fingers, Stella picked up the small stone. Against her pale skin, the lapis looked black.

“Lapis lazuli, known to reveal truth and increase integrity of character.” Her lips turned up in a small smile. “Once upon a time, this was the center piece of a necklace I bought on vacation. Sadly, it was smashed when we moved. I couldn’t force myself to get rid of the lapis. I made good memories wearing that necklace.” Her smile widened. “The magic always picks the perfect offering.”

Ivy inhaled. Her heart lightened. “Thanks, Stella.”

A loud clap startled both women. Patricia gave them a stern look, the athame was tucked under her armpit. “Midnight waits for no woman, ladies. The hour is upon us.”

Stella rolled her eyes. Maggie set her candle on the table before unzipping her robe.

Ivy whipped around. Those old ladies had no shame. Too bad it brought her face to face with the Tate twins.

Ezra and Ezekiel stood shoulder to shoulder. They were an imposing presence. Under the soft light, they looked breath taking. The flicker coming from the candles reflected in their eyes. The flash of color sent shivers down her spine.

“If you’re cold now, you’re going to freeze in a second,” Ezekiel joked. His teasing expression made her think he knew why she had really shivered.

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