Lilianna Rubidoux sat at her desk when a cold chill overtook her body and she saw the wraith of the savage shaman appear before her desk. “I called for Margot, but she didn’t come,” Lilianna snarled. “Have you been giving her lessons about how to avoid my calls, savage?”
“Neither of the women you cursed,” Uttu said in a calm even tone, “will be replying to your summons any longer, witch.”
“And just why is that?” Lilianna demanded.
“The other witches on the mainland know the words to banish one such as me into the realm of darkness below.” He grinned. “Both women have been sent there and relieved of their tedious service to you.”
“They know the banishing spell?” Lilianna muttered to herself as she stood and began to pace. “Damnit.” She glared up at Uttu. “Is there nothing more you have
