Moonlit Magic by T.M. Cromer

Author:T.M. Cromer [Cromer, T.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: TM Cromer

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As Rafe observed the family laughing and interacting, he was struck by a deep sense of rightness. The love, compassion, and understanding this group continually exhibited were awe-inspiring. Never once had he seen a break in their loyalty to one another. This was the model he wished his own family adhered to, although they never would. The Champeaus subscribed to the “every witch for themself” motto. Any humanity Rafe had flowing through him was from the Xuereb side.

He caught Ryker’s eye and gestured to a private corner of the room.

“What’s up?”

“Marguerite. The other day, GiGi stated you patched things up with her. How sure are you she isn’t still holding a grudge?”

His eyes following his wife from across the room, Ryker shrugged. “I can’t be positive, Rafe. Marguerite seemed regretful, but it could very well have been an act on her part. Of course, she believed I was most likely going to my death for supposedly murdering Georgie Sipanil.” He gave Rafe his full attention. “Why do you ask?”

“I’m surprised Alastair hasn’t told you.”

“Oh, he has, but I’m asking you. I’d like your take on all of this.”

Rafe weighed how much to reveal. He greatly suspected Ryker knew almost everything there was to know about him, such were the resources of a spymaster. Going by a gut feeling, Rafe went with honesty. “Marguerite is my cousin. She’s always been mean spirited and spiteful if she doesn’t get her way.” When Ryker didn’t bat an eyelash at the confession, Rafe continued. “We know for sure Franco Moreau was posing as Franklin Moore to get close to Liz. We don’t have exact confirmation on who his cohorts are. Like Alastair, I strongly suspect the Champeaus, based on what Franco’s hired goon said. Although it’s a possibility he knew who I was and lied to cause trouble.”

“Al told us Isis clearly stated ‘a new threat rises from the old.’ He believes our problems arise from one of the older magical families.” Ryker crossed his arms and scrubbed a hand along his jawline. “The Champeaus are an ancient line, like the Thornes and the Dethridges. If Alastair’s right, it has to be from one of those three. It’s hard to believe Damian would orchestrate this attack since he so recently helped Liz and Al. And considering all the Thornes we’ve contacted are affected by this, I feel they can be ruled out as well. The only remaining family would be the Champeaus.”

Neither man heard Spring approach, and they both startled when she spoke. “Wrong. There were six original families according to our family grimoire.” She ticked them off on her fingers as she said, “Thorne, Dethridge, Champeau, O’Malley, Carlyle, and Drake. None are as plentiful as us, or for that matter as powerful, with the exception of Damian Dethridge. Knox doesn’t count, because the main source of his power was gifted to him from Isis.”

They stared in amazement. Spring was like an encyclopedia of witchcraft.

Ryker was the first to speak. “I say we rule out Sebastian Drake.

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