The Seven Year Witch by Jodi Redford

Author:Jodi Redford [Redford, Jodi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Romance, Adult, Fantasy
ISBN: 9781609286019
Publisher: Samhain Publishing
Published: 2011-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter Fourteen

Breakfast with her father went better than she’d anticipated. He seemed to have forgotten all about her mother’s previous visit. As for the painful reminiscences that he did recall—the ones that seemed to haunt his fractured memory like overzealous ghosts—fortunately those he kept to a minimum during their chat. By the time she kissed him goodbye and headed out to her car, it was well past noon.

Her cell phone buzzed, and she quickly checked the caller ID, spotting Domino’s private line. Damn. Now what?

She clicked the talk button, and after dispensing with the stiff, mutually grudging pleasantries, was informed that her presence was required at HQ. She hung up, cursing her luck. In her typical fashion, Domino hadn’t elaborated on what the urgent business was pertaining to, but Clarissa had weathered enough meetings with the head guild leader to know she’d likely have a migraine by the time it was over. After ensuring her bottle of Motrin was adequately stocked, she drove to the Italianate mansion housing the Alliance headquarters.

Willa greeted her at the door. The younger witch wore a frazzled expression, and her sable-brown bob looked like it was the victim of repeated finger pulling or a drive-by tornado. Not exactly a surprise. Considering who poor Willa was forced to deal with on a daily basis, it was a freaking miracle she hadn’t gone bald years ago. But what was odd was the harrowed look in Willa’s eyes as she stared at her. “She’s waiting for you in her office.”

“Are you okay?” Clarissa demanded, worried.

“No, probably not. In fact, I’m pretty sure there’s a padded cell somewhere with my name stenciled on it.” With that cryptic comment hanging in the air, she led the way to Domino’s corner suite. After ushering Clarissa inside, Willa exited and shut the door.

Domino eyed Clarissa for a long moment, the sharp angles of her cheekbones adding to the overall hawkish expression she’d perfected. “Thank you for coming. I imagine your schedule must be overloaded, just with the ceaseless hours you’ve obviously put in turning my daughter against me.”

Oh sweet hell. Her temple already giving a dull throb, Clarissa crossed to Domino’s desk and squarely met the woman’s icy glare. “If you’re referring to me helping Marabella follow her dream, then yes, I’m guilty as charged. But I refuse to stand here and let you accuse me of anything more than that.”

“She’s moving out.” Domino’s expression hinted that such an offense should be punishable by death. Not Marabella’s, of course, but Clarissa’s—for the part she’d played in Marabella’s newfound freedom. “She wouldn’t have even fathomed such an idea without your involvement.”

Don’t be so certain. Resisting the urge to roll her eyes at Domino’s obtuseness, she waved her arm. “I don’t know why you’re throwing such a conniption. Marabella is twenty-four years old, for goddess’s sake. Plenty of women her age would have moved out long before now. It’s time for her to spread her wings. Respect that, and stop controlling every aspect of her life.

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