THIRTY-SIX Sedona was as beautiful as any desert could be. The red rocks were a nice contrast to the browns and occasional greens surrounding them. They drove into Boynton Canyon, a place that felt as magical as it looked. If Sage’s hand had not been in flames the whole ride down there, it would have certainly ignited the minute they entered into the glorious canyon. Nyx bypassed the parking area and took the SUV off-road and down a trail she seemed to know. When they finally came to a clear spot, far from prying eyes, Nyx and Sylvia went to work. “Sit here in the dirt and don’t touch anything,” Sylvia ordered and began placing stones in a circular pattern around Sage. Nyx sent out her magical confetti as she flitted around in all directions. “This should cause any humans to turn away,

