Matt

Lia wanted answers, so obviously we had to go talk to the witches. The last thing I wanted to do was deal with the witches' council, but we didn’t have a choice at this point.

Witches knew about ancient shit. So did vampires, but this was more of a witch thing.

Colby’s unity council was still in the process of being created, so right now we had to be separate.

“This place gives me hives.”

Lia shot me a look. “We haven’t even gone inside yet.”

“Yeah, and I already want to turn around.”

She paused at the tall iron gate, glancing up at the tower beyond. “They’re our...