FRAN. *** Laura was listening to the radio while slicing up a cucumber in the kitchen. Ella had taken a few days away to rendezvous with her so-called 'friends' who resided in another city. All of which were Crit. From what she'd told Laura, it would take about a week before she could return. Ella needed to confirm their willingness to meet with Laura and if anyone had information about a witch instructor who could aid Laura. Ella claimed to have had a fallout with her friends weeks ago after refusing to leave Gabriel—a human cop. They didn't trust her anymore so it would take some extra effort to find their new hideout. Laura was warned to lock the doors and windows, to never go out and never answer the phone. Yet, there the telephone was, ringing continuously for the past two days.

