Kaia’s POV

She laughed, a cold, mirthless sound that didn’t reach her eyes.

I remained by the door trying to take control. “You will obey me and open the door.”

She stepped forward. “I will not.”

My heart banged against my chest. Her gaze shifted from me to Angus. “A real witch, Ang. I can’t believe this.”

I turned sharply towards Angus. “You sold us out?”

He shook his head.

Ariella laughed again. “As a senior raking witch, allow me to teach you some lessons.”

She hurled her hand in my direction and the air snapped with a power that crashed against my chest. I toppled backwards before I could...