Chapter 73: Witches Are Nothing But Trouble

Adeline

Adeline skidded to a halt beside Jack's body. No! His eyes were shut, his face pale. Beyond pale. No, no, no. Her legs buckled. She knelt and felt for a pulse. It was there, thank God.

"What did you do to him?" She clenched her fists. Tears blurred her vision as she turned her attention to Marie.

"Me?" Marie widened her eyes. "He barged in here to take what is mine. No one threatens me and lives."

Illusions of grandeur? "No, Zombi belongs to Beth, not you. You stole him."

"And no one calls me a thief." Marie narrowed her eyes. "Time for you to join your boyfriend."

Glass shards flew at her. Adeline ducked, missing them, and threw herself into a forward roll away from Marie. Three large pieces punctured the front of the counter.

"Cassie!" Flames shot over her head. "A little help here, please."

Laughter answered her. Glitter danced around Marie as she gathered more magic, and Adeline blinked to focus. Feet away, Cassie froze, not moving or blinking.

What the hell?