"What is she doing here," I snarled.

"It is part of the ritual," Cassie said in explanation. "She has the right to attend and fight for her position as Mistress of the House."

"There must be three," Brenda intoned.

"There must be three," Morwen said as she entered the chamber.

"Now we are complete," Cassie said. "We are here to purge her influence forever or you fall sway to her power. It is up to you." It was their way and I had to accept it. If this was the only way to get rid of Morwen's effect then so be it. Morwen dropped her robe and set it gently...