"Crazy? Perhaps." I kept my voice low and measured. "But consider this, Trisha. Your mother kept Lila in the dark about her lineage. Doesn't Lila deserve the chance to explore this hidden part of herself?" Trisha's head shook vigorously, her ponytail whipping from side to side. "You're insane. What if she exposes our world? Have you even thought about the consequences?" A smirk tugged at the corner of my mouth. I leaned in closer, close enough to see the rapid pulse at her throat. "And since when did you become the authority on witchcraft, Trisha? Didn't you become a witch like last week? Trust me, every move I've made has been carefully calculated." She scoffed, crossing her arms tightly across her chest. Her fingers dug into her biceps, knuckles white with pressure. "We'll see what yo

