Spells and Spooks (Witch Haven Mystery - a fun cozy witch paranormal mystery series Book 1) by K.E. O'Connor

Author:K.E. O'Connor [O'Connor, K.E.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: K.E. O'Connor
Published: 2020-10-29T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Neither Storm nor I spoke much as we made our way to the hospital. I didn’t appreciate being called a quitter. Why would no one listen to me when I said I couldn’t take on this fight? Firstly, it wasn’t my problem to deal with, and secondly, I wasn’t equipped to take down this ghost. They could sense how weak my magic was, but they kept on pushing.

And although I didn’t fear getting into more trouble with the Magic Council, their punishments weren’t fun, and there was no way I wanted to go back into magical rehab. I was still recovering from the last time.

We walked through the main entrance of the small hospital set at the edge of the village and headed to the reception desk.

“She’s in room twelve,” Odessa said after she’d spoken to the nurse on duty. “This way.” She skipped along in front of us.

I glanced at Storm. “It’s best if I don’t hang around for much longer. And I know you don’t want me here.”

She shrugged. “Stay or go, I don’t care. I have bigger issues to deal with.”

“Like what?”

“You’d know if you’d been here.” She increased her pace.

I frowned at her back as I let her get some distance from me. Had Storm forgotten I’d had no choice but to leave?

Her rejection stung more than it should. Although I’d always been closest to Luna, Odessa and Storm had been good friends too, and we’d usually hang out at least once a week. Storm had always been on the sharp side, but back then I’d appreciated her honesty. I didn’t appreciate it now.

“It’s this room.” Odessa knocked on the door and then walked in.

I failed to hide my grimace when I saw how pale Luna was. She was propped up on pillows behind her, a sheet covering her legs. She had dark circles under her eyes and her cheeks looked sunken.

I pushed away the guilt that gnawed at my stomach. I hadn’t done this to Luna. She’d gone after the ghost on her own. This wasn’t my fault, even though it felt like it was.

“Hey, you’re looking really good. Better than the last time I visited. Is it all the gorgeous doctors making you feel better?” Odessa kissed Luna’s cheek.

“You always were a terrible liar.” Luna’s voice was barely a whisper. “It’s good to see you all. It’s nice to see the gang back together.”

I gave Luna’s hand a squeeze. “It’s like I’ve never been away. How are you feeling?”

She tilted her head from side to side. “Tired. I have no energy. The doctor can’t detach the ghost from me. He keeps draining me.”

“Who needs doctors when you have your friends? We’re working on fixing your ghost problem,” Odessa said.

“You are? Do you know what he wants with me?”

“Not yet. But we caught the ghost, so the mystery is almost solved.”

“You captured him?” A weak smile appeared on Luna’s face. “I don’t feel any different. When did you get him?”

“Odessa,” I muttered. “We haven’t fixed things yet.

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