I held my breath, but the membrane stayed strong.
For now.
How would Lilith counsel? "The Rasha magic runs through the bloodlines. Had I the ability to end their line, I would have done so years ago."
Sienna drew an "X" in the air and the rift vanished, leaving us once more in the woods with the playground beyond. "It has to be possible. We can figure this out. We must. If we don't remove the Rasha magic before this rift opens, it won't be a few demons coming through. All Hell will break loose."
Even if she was right, was it possible to take someone's magic without hurting them? Killing them?
"That is not the way." I did my best goddess-pronouncing-judgement voice and everything.
Sienna's eyes narrowed. "Nava."
Invisible concrete filled my body from the toes up, like a mobster disposing of a hit. I wasn't sure if the whizzing noise humming in my ears was from her magic or the go-karts whipping past in the distance.