Alexa

I couldn’t believe that after so many years, I could finally learn magic again with Mrs. Geeny. All this time, Mrs. Gertrude had restricted the use of magic with baseless accusations. Now, without that woman, I was free to do whatever I wanted.

My house was now squeaky clean with a younger maid hired to help Brenda. The fields and livestock were being taken care of by enthusiastic young caretakers. My relationship with Harlow was going well. Everything run as I hoped for.

This time, I took the step I should have taken years ago. I sat across from Mrs. Geeny in the backyard of her cabin. An old...