26 KARA When we arrived at Nolan’s house, he carried me inside and tossed me on the couch with my arms still handcuffed behind me. “I’m heading out,” Xavier says as he walks back into the living room with Nolan. For the past thirty minutes, I’ve tried getting out of the handcuffs, but all I’ve done is rub raw sores on my skin. Xavier comes over to me and smiles. “Have a good night,” he teases. I scowl up at him. “I’m flipping you off right now. I know you can’t see my hands since they’re handcuffed behind my back.” Nolan chuckles and shakes Xavier’s hand. “Thanks for everything.” Xavier shrugs. “I wouldn’t thank me yet. I tried to do a cloaking spell on the house, but I could still sense Kara. The bracelet took away her magic, but it also makes it so no other magic can be used on he

