Elsie’s POV

The fire crackled softly in the corner of the room, the sound the only thing breaking the silence. Everyone sat around, shoulders slumped, breaths heavy. Freya and her witches were gone. For good this time. I still couldn’t believe it.

I glanced at everyone,Rowan was slouched on the floor, her head resting against the wall. Mia had her arms crossed, a mischievous smirk already forming on her lips, while Seraphina just looked relieved. Madriod was sitting closest to me, his eyes never leaving mine, like he was afraid I’d disappear.

For a moment, we all just sat there, soaking in the quiet, the peace we hadn’t had in...