As their chanting grew to a close, an icy wind whooshed through the backyard, rustling their robes and their hair on its way into the woods. Selina opened her eyes, casting a quick glance at the ground as black lines of power seared the ground, making a path to the forest. Their spell worked, and the thought twisted her gut. This was not what she wanted, but she had no way to stop it. Soon, it would be too late.
The others opened their eyes, each taking a deep breath, their shoulders rising as they turned toward the dismal forest. Cherise beamed with pride at their continued success. “The Darkness grows," she said with a satisfied tone. “Soon, the time will be perfect. Once the Coven Initiation is performed, we will be able to use the others to seal the pact we're making. Then Warren will
