Melisa leads the way as Jasmine and Meliae follow her lead. Melisa’s magic protected them from the apotropaic marks and they were able to walk closer to the log cabin. Only the witch that places the mark can invite someone in or be able to bring down the shield of the apotropaic marks. However, elders can bypass that. With just a wave of her specter, Melisa lowered the shield of the apotropaic marks. “Get inside; it will only last for a few seconds.” She gestured at Meliae and Jasmine.
Melisa didn’t want to lower the shield of the apotropaic marks entirely to avoid inviting an unwanted guest. As soon as Jasmine and Meliae walked into the cabin, the shields went back on.
When a witch who places apotropaic marks notices the shield is down for even a second, she will feel it as if a power s
