As if he knew exactly what to do to pacify her, Spark acts all cute and quietly lets her pet his head. Kelsi has a bit of a sullen look on, but I know they do like each other... like two cats would, somehow. She then turns to me, looking really serious.
"Also, she is not the best witch specialist in Silver City, okay? I'm pretty sureIam!"
I chuckle and nod, totally fine with acknowledging that Kelsi is definitely a walking library when it comes to witches... and a bit too passionate about the matter too. Still, I know if anyone can give me a hand, it’s definitely her. I don't doubt she can corner Professor Vutha and make her confess everything she knows. I just hope that the professor doesn't have more tricks up her sleeve than Kelsi would be prepared for, which is why I'm sending her with Ben and Spark. Regardless of her knowledge, that professor is a human woman. At least those two will be able to protect Kelsi if anything happens.
"Will you be fine?" I ask Ben.
He sighs.
"I'm good, Mara. I may be injured but I'm healing fast. Plus, I'm a Beta, protecting someone is my specialty. Especially if it's my girl!"
"Ben!" Kelsi protests, blushing.
We all chuckle, but it's a bit late to act shy. Ben gives her a quick kiss on the cheek, and we resume eating while they flirt. Even Spark is in a playful mood, his big eyes on our food.
"What about you, Mara? You've never fought with a real witch face to face yet..."
"I'll be fine," I nod. "I've unlocked my full power now, I know probably as much as any witch out there, if not more, and Ravena is an Earth Witch, so she'll be at a disadvantage."
"What if the Fire Witch gets involved?" asks Ben, frowning. "Will you be at a disadvantage?"
"...I don't think so? It would be hard to tell, though, I guess I'll see if it happens."
"You're too laid back about this," he growls.
"We'll be fine," interrupts Liam. "Don't worry, I'm going with her. Plus, we will be near the White Moon Pack. If anything happens, we can always call Selena for reinforcements."
I nod, but I sure hope it won't go that way. I'm rather confident as a witch now, it's a bit of a matter of pride, but I don't want to have to ask the werewolves for help aside from Liam. This is definitely something that has to be settled witch to witch, which is why I'm even madder that one of them involved the humans, to begin with...
Since nothing is really urgent for once, the four of us enjoy this breakfast together, changing the subject to Kelsi and Ben's movie and Liam and I talking about our night ride. I notice Liam's smiling a lot, and I like it. This really feels like... home. I like this feeling. Just the four of us, chatting like any group of friends, regardless of our differences, whatever's going on outside or inside Silver City. We chat about university too, and I realize I don't really know what Liam actually does for a living, other than being a werewolf and being one of the Black Brothers. Still, I have this strange feeling of wanting to go back to those ordinary days, although there weren't many; just living here, going to university during the day, and maybe enjoying a double date at night. That'd be nice...
Unfortunately, enjoying a break does mean there's still a lot to do once we're done with the pancakes, and the coffees are gone too. With everyone ready, we leave, Kelsi carrying poor Spark like a potato sack in her arms... I'm shocked he doesn't even complain with his lower half hanging like that.
"Alright," says Ben, playing with his car keys. "Try to stay alive until lunch, everyone?"
Kelsi slaps his shoulder.
"Ben, that's not funny! Mara, be careful, okay? I know you're more powerful now, but those witches are..."
"More experienced. I know. Don't worry, just focus on the professor, and text me when you're done at the university, okay? I will update Selena and Nora too. Ben, don't hesitate to ask for reinforcements if things look bad. We've already seen what can happen even with witches outside of the barrier..."
"Gotcha."
I quickly hug Kelsi, and we go our separate ways, Liam and I riding north while Ben, Kelsi, and Spark head toward the direction of the university to find out the truth.
“Did you update Nora and Selena?”
I almost jump, hearing Liam's voice in my head while we're on the highway. Damn, I need to get used to this.
“I will.”
I do so right away. As expected, it's as easy as picking a name on a list... I feel my connection to the two young women, and grab it to hold on. They are more used to it, so they are perfectly calm and probably continuing whatever they're doing while I coolly explain everything that’s happened so far.
“Wait, so you're headed north now? Alone with Liam? Mara, you should have asked for more back-up!” protests Selena.
“You just got out of the hospital too…”
“Don't worry, I'm perfectly fine. Moreover, I just need to ask Ravena what she knows about the curse. More than confronting those witches, I think this should be our priority now.”
