The woman turned again, laughing as she tucked a dark strand of hair behind her ear. “You take after me, I see. Always bracing for the worst while working toward the best. So practical of you.” She shook her head. “I can’t say I know where every witch goes, but I’ve been graced with the honor of watching you grow from afar. I always knew you’d be a brilliant, wonderful person, and I haven’t been disappointed.” She looked downright playful. “The answers you seek will be found under the moon and stars.”
“What?! Wait—”
Enora suddenly approached, carefully wrapping her arms around me. I forgot every question I’d ever wanted to ask her, tears welling up in my eyes all over again as I threw my arms around her in return, hugging the witch as tight as I could.
“I love you,” she said into my che
