“Someone you’re going to hate on sight, but trust me, you’re not going to act on it. Not if you want to live. I’ll make sure of it. I can assure you though, he comes with no intention of harm. You just have to trust the witch, I guess.” That low and smug tone, the brows smoothing out to an almost catlike look that reminds me of Hollywood villains and I swallow hard.

The three of us throw glances at one another, more questions coming with her so-called answers and a feeling of dread rises between us.

“Why do I get the feeling we’re not going to like this.” Carmen...