Witch vs. Witch: FF Paranormal Romance Novella by A.C. Merkel

Author:A.C. Merkel [Merkel, A.C.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-12-31T23:00:00+00:00

☾Thirteen☽︎

Sirena paced the driveway as she called Marcus again. No answer. I should have called first.

“What do we do if he doesn’t answer?” Farrah was pacing. Her hands found her hips. Sirena worried what might happen if she couldn’t get Farrah in to see Adrick. How would she feel if—

Her thoughts were interrupted as Marcus answered.

“Sirena, good morning.”

“Where the fuck are you, Marcus?”

“It’s Saturday, I’m off the clock. So unless the world is ending right this very—”

“That would be fair if my friend wasn’t staying with you.”

“Adrick was picked up this morning. Ava said you knew. I’m sorry. I should have texted. She didn’t seem to be lying.”

“Shit. Did she say anything else? Like maybe where he was being taken?”

“She didn’t. Not exactly, but I know where they are. Because I have eyes on them.”

“Why didn’t you say so?”

“I just did…”

Sirena saw Farrah watching; the suspense of not knowing what was going on was getting to her. She motioned her over so she could listen too.

“Okay? Tell me.”

“Ava and her assistant, Oliver, are walking Adrick around Sloss Furnace.”

“So you’re on First Avenue North?”

“Precisely. Don’t worry, I’m on your side, and I kept up with Adrick for you.”

“Are you on my side? Mother brought you in on this. What if—”

“Gotta go, police car, and I’m a black man standing on a bridge by a motorcycle.”

“Tell them the bike was acting up. Good luck. On the way, but call me back.”

“Do they still give one phone call?”

The phone disconnected.

Farrah frowned. “Why Sloss?”

“Testing. It’s the most haunted place in the state.” Sirena put the phone back in her bag. “Ava thinks Adrick might be a true male witch. An elemental.”

Farrah thought for a moment. A male witch, that’d be something. “They think latent abilities will manifest under metaphysical stress?” Farrah seemed to be reflecting on that thought.

“Well, it worked for me…”

“You’re talking about The Nick and me.”

“We have to talk about it at some point. I wanted to help you up. But…”

“Adrick came first, and you thought I was a threat. I think we’re past it, right?”

“What happens if Adrick has to die to save the world, Farrah? My mother expects I’ll be able to let it happen.”

“I… hadn’t considered that, Sirena. I see now why you’d be distrustful. How often is your mother reminding you that Adrick might have to die?”

“Daily. While also reminding me that he needs to love me enough to sacrifice himself.”

“That’s cruel,” Farrah said, as she embraced Sirena. “No wonder you’ve had a hard time. We need to go see what’s going on though.” Farrah gave Sirena her keys back. “You know the way better than I do. I saw those band photos.”

“Everybody takes band photos there. Because the site is stupid fucking cool.”

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Sirena took the First Avenue North exit cautiously, but Marcus and the police car were gone. As they passed over the bridge, she saw Farrah looking excitedly at the old blast furnace facility. “Haven’t you been here before?”

“Yes, once or twice. Twice. At least twice. Once was during the Haunted House attraction.

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