Ari's POV
"Silas..." I whispered. "That's him." He glanced up in the gloomy trees. "Yeah, Lucius is close." Then another howl cut through the woods--so high and acute my heart seemed to be near dropping.
Silas grabbed my arm. "Ari—gotta hide you. Now." But the sound was now repeated--nearer. Too close, like, for real.
I had a cold shiver down my spine. Lucius...he was almost here.
My heart did not stop racing even though the howl died away.
Wolves were close.
Too close.
Silas made his way, hastening to the fringe of the clearing, leaning on his cane. "Everyone into position! Now we must have the concealment barrier!
The witches went flying about and made a great ring about Witchwood. Their hands were up, and they were fast chanting.
I had Harriet held close to my bosom. Her small
