Getting to the bottom of things

The meal was pleasant and filling. The conversation flowed seemingly and all three were content with the break they had before going back to the heavy conversation. But all things must come to an end and now the three were seated back in the study with a drink in their hands.

- Let us continue with your story - Margareth motioned to her granddaughter to proceed - You were telling us about the omens you were seeing after you came back? What did you do next, after you finally decided something was amiss?

- The other day I decided to warn Maggie and Nora because if something was coming after me, that meant they were in danger, just as well, even if only by association. When we gathered, we were ambushed. I think I have myself to blame for that. - Gabriela sighed embarrassed and relieved by the flow of events - Good thing we had the protective circle. I don't know what would have happened if we hadn't stopped him.