Chapter 73

"Really?" I asked, truly amazed.

Suddenly, it felt as if I was getting a crash course in Paranormal 101. "But you're so "

"Lovely?" Raven finished. She crossed the room to me, looking into my eyes. "Thank you for that." She smiled and then continued. "So, you see? We have many powers and compulsion is just one of them." She took a step closer to me. "And now do you see why witches are reluctant to do the linking spell?"

I nodded, understanding.

Lance nodded. "I could not ask that of you."

Raven then turned her attention back to me. "Do you really think you can develop a serum so that vampires can walk in the sunlight?"

I nodded. "Yes, quite sure. I have an idea, but I need to test it first."

"You are with child, are you not?" Raven asked, matter of fact.

"I think so, but I won't find out for sure until Monday."

"May I?" Raven asked, holding up her hand.

"Yes, of course," I replied.