Magick sizzled in the cool air. I stood in the mirror, attempting to brush out the tangles. After several futile tries, I gave up and settled for disheveled hair. There were more important things than my wild hair. A wave of apprehension swept through me. I knew that after tonight, life would change forever. So much was in the balance, our lives, our future. If Bane and I didn’t follow through with the right timing and the right spell, we’d still be vulnerable to Van. Our lives depended on everything. On the plus side, if we infused our powers together, Van couldn’t touch us. That was the theory anyway. I knew it sounded farfetched, but how could I deny it as well? I didn"t see any other way out. Another big question, did I want to lose my virginity to this man? It was more than just l

