CHAPTER EIGHT
It took longer to get to Vanessa's place than Cat had anticipated. By the time they finally reached the apartment, she was almost completely supported by her sister's air magic. Vanessa had been careful about ensuring that what she was doing wasn't obvious to any casual observers, using just enough power to lift Cat without making her hover and keeping her arm around her sister in a supportive fashion. However, both Evelyn and Mai noticed immediately and rushed over when they saw the door open.
They helped Cat to the couch, each taking an arm to guide her. She collapsed into the soft surface, looking paler than usual with her eyes a burning sapphire under her flaming hair, which had long since escaped from the omnipresent ponytail.
Evelyn turned away from Cat, directing he
