“It matters. Because there’s only one person I know of who could perform this kind of spell and of this calibre!” Raihana shouts as she stands up, slamming her hand on the table. A flash of hurt crosses Heaven’s eyes. I don’t think she’s used to being shouted at.
“Aunty! It’s not her fault! She has done nothing but help me! It was my idea!” Sienna exclaims defensively, jumping to her feet, her hair brushing my face, and I lean back. She’s lying.
Ahren’s frowning, but he remains silent.
“That’s not true, Si. I was the one who suggested it,” Heaven corrects as she now stands with an odd elegance. It’s kinda weird for a girl her age.
“Heaven…”
“Maybe that’s where I have gone wrong. We are witches, so why don’t we go by our given name as we should?”
“You’re a hybrid, Heaven,” Raihana reminds her.
“Well… we’ll see about that. But I am Aldona of House di Bianco Galdur, regardless.”
A tense silence fills the room. That name… That’s Endora’s bloodline… yeah, fucked up situation.
“You are Heaven Somers.”
“Doesn’t matter what you want to call me; it doesn’t change my lineage. I am capable-”
“Heaven! Tell me, where did you learn that spell?!” Raihana shouts, making Sienna flinch.
“Alright, relax, Raihana,” Leo cuts in, but Raihana raises a finger.
“I’m talking to my daughter. I don’t need anyone to interfere,” she warns the King. If it wasn’t so serious, I’m sure a few of us would savour this moment.
“Then maybe you’d like to do that in private?” Leo counters coldly
“First smart thing he’s said,” Allie whispers, earning a frown from Leo.
“Here is fine,” Heaven says, giving Leo an emotionless smile.
She’s always been like this.
“Where did you learn the spell, Heaven?” Tatum asks, looking up at his sister as he takes her hand and gives it a squeeze. That seems to do the trick as she closes her eyes for a moment.
“I learned it from my ancestors.”
Silence. It’s almost as if everyone’s heart has stopped, a chilling wave filling the room. Sienna stills as she drops into her seat, her heart the first to start racing wildly as she stares ahead, so stunned she seems to have forgotten that her cardigan is hanging open. I keep my attention off her tits. The last thing I need is Ahren to notice, or Tatum. I’m not sure which one is more annoying at this point when it comes to her.
“Endora. From the very monster who ruined so many lives?! It’s not possible, your aunty- your mother!” Raihana begins, looking at Sienna before her head snaps back to Heaven, “Went to the brink of death to cut the link between me and that monster!”
“Well, seems like you may have cut yourself out of the equation, but it didn’t cut our line for good; it just passed ontome while you’re still alive.”
Even Leo is silent, a deep frown on his face, and I can almost see his mind working.
“Then we sever it again. Del can do it, maybe Ahren. You are not to converse with-”
“Mama! Enough! You may not have had the control to fight her, but I am not you. And no one gets to choose what I do, not even you.” Heaven’s voice rings through the room, and I almost feel bad for Raihana. It would suck for anyone to have to be treated like that in front of an audience.
I look around the room, wondering if anyone is going to speak, or is this usual Rossi behaviour? When no one speaks, I sit forward.
“We’re going a little off topic, and it’s been a long night. I can confirm right now everyone’s emotions are fucking loud but hers.” I glance at Heaven. “If she’s saying she can control it, I believe her. She might be angry, but she is in control.” I glance at Leo. I didn’t sense a lie when she said that to her mom, either. I then glance at Sienna. “Unlike this one.”
I earn a pout from her, but she doesn’t seem pissed at my remark.
He nods. “We’ll figure that out another time, Raihana. Cool off if you need to, but we’re here for the barriers and what was taken,” Leo says.
