“I was going to inform you all after the meeting but circumstance has dictated, I inform you all now.” Silas said with a slight sigh, openly disapointed that I could not hold the form for longer. “Fraulein is my familiar, but she also happens to be a very powerful witch.” “You mean, she is a shapeshifter?” Yelled Felix Gremory, tossing the head of his father to one side as it turned to dust; something that only happened with a very old specimen of their kind. “I thought they had been outlawed by the king years ago, so why do you have one?” His tone turned more demanding. “Hold your tongue you wretched creature, when you talk to your Prince you will show him respect.” Marianne’s voice boomed, she had been silent up until now, but she couldn’t hold her tongue any longer. “Give the witch a

