“I see your new mate has had quite the influence on you,” he said coolly. “Yeah. Seems like he has,” I replied without hesitation. “Begin the ritual,” he ordered the black witch. She gave him a curt nod and turned her attention back to the three captives trapped within the magic circles. “Mia, don’t do this,” Blair called out, stepping into view from her hiding place. “Blair,” Mia said, her voice low but full of emotion. “Don’t go through with this, Mia. I know deep down you’re better than this,” Blair pleaded with her. “You’re siding with them?” Mia hissed, her gaze snapping toward us with betrayal in her eyes. “Yes. Because I wanted to pull you out of this madness before you do something you’ll carry with you forever,” Blair said. “I’ve been waiting to do this for two whole decad

