Cheryllynn Dyess [Dyess - Unexpected Allies

E lizabeth accepted her fate as the one witch who was to stop her father and his followers from breaking the vows made with the Seraphim that originally created them.

Edom, her father, lost his life battling his daughter and Sari, her mother, is working hard to ensure that Elizabeth understands why she covered her powers for all those years. Mistrust and secrets haunt the young witch as she continues to learn magic, her innate power, and what she must do.

Learning to trust her family, specifically her mother after so much has passed, Elizabeth knows that while her mother meant to protect her, she only ended up hindering her. Had she learned magic from childhood she would have been better prepared to deal with the emotional and supernatural battles that she now fights.

With Jeremy and Devlon still in the picture, Elizabeth is forever on edge. She just wants a normal day where magic isnt ruling the outcome and she can just be a young adult with normal human dramas. What she doesnt know... is that time will come but first she must help her people and the others balance the scales and recommit them all to the Seraphims vow.

While she has so many people against her, its hard to always trust who should be on her side when theyve lied and hidden so much all of her life. Her best friend, Sara, who is a non-magic user and not an other has shown her the acceptance and loyalty that has managed to keep Elizabeth grounded but now the young witch must take chances and let her inner grow some more.

D id your mom put you up to this? Raina hissed from her seat behind the table covered in herbs. The air became humid as the womans temper flared and her magic reacted.

Glancing around at all the women, Devlon stuttered, No. She actually advised against it. She said it was a ridiculous and dangerous attempt to make. The young man shrugged as if he had nothing better to do than insert himself into a situation where he knew the stakes were high.

Reba, who sat next to her twin sister, gave a humph in response before patting her sister's leg in an attempt to calm her. Looking toward the fairy who stood behind the two younger witches, she asked, What do you think of, she waved her hand in the air towards Devlon, all this?

Jewell had been looking down at her phone intensely when Reba spoke to her, so she didnt realize the question was directed toward her until Elizabeth glanced back and cleared her throat. Looking up, the beautiful young woman paused before replying. Glancing between all the pairs of eyes who now settled on her, Jewell swallowed, then replied, I dont like it. While his aura says he is telling the truth, my gut says hes not. Her phone, now hanging at her side in her left hand, buzzed hard. Glancing down so she could see who was calling, Jewell looked up at no one and said, I have to take this. Ill be in the other room. Turning away, she walked out into the front sitting room for privacy.

Sari looked at her sister and asked, What now?

Do I get a say in any of this? The young man asked.

NO! All three Fairbairn sisters shouted in unison as they glared at him.

With his hands raised in a surrender gesture, he replied, Fine. Ill just stand here and wait for you to decide my fate.

Punching him in the arm, Elizabeth sneered, Sarcasm gets you nowhere. You did a lot of damage and when it came to take a stand, you ran like a coward. Stand there and shut up. The heat emanating off of Elizabeth made Devlon shudder. He knew what she was capable of and didnt want to face that horror again, it was why he ran when he faced off with her the last time.

Jewel walks in and asks, whats going on?

Elizabeth turns back looking over her shoulder towards Jewel and replies, he is pushing his luck.

Just got off the phone with my father, Jewel looked at the women across the room, and continued, he said that we should trust him because his aura cannot lie. Pushing past Elizabeth and Devlon, Jewel walked up to the table where the three Fairbairn sisters sat. Leaning on the table the young fairy looked them all in the eyes, and said, I dont think we should. I still feel its a risk. But I cant go against my father, not on something like this. Hanging her head slightly, Jewel continued, Devlon has caused a lot of trouble in the past. Hes manipulated Elizabeth. He has rivaled against your coven. But his aura shows he has changed and is telling the truth. Its up to you three to decide.

Sari looked down at her hands, turned her head slightly towards her sisters, and asked, What do you think?

Weve always trusted the fairies before so while I dont want to trust them now, I feel we have no reason not to, said Reba.

Raina stood pushing her stool away from the table abruptly, and hissed, I dont have to trust anyone. And I sure as hell dont trust him! She you pointed at Devlon while speaking.

Jewel had not moved an inch during this interaction, but now turned her head slightly backward toward Elizabeth. Raising one brow, she asked, Do you really trust him enough to bring him in for help?

Looking around nervously, Elizabeth replied, I dont know if we can trust him. But he wants to help, and we need the help. Her voice sounded urgent, something told her they needed to make this decision quickly.

Im standing right here yall, Devlon said while looking around hands in air shrugging, I have information. I can help you, if you really want it. I know what the sisters are up to.

All five woman slowly turn their heads towards him as Jewel asked, What do you know?

Hands behind his back, Devlon replied, I know how Jeremy got his magic back. I know how he got his voice back. I know what they are up to.

The green room that is filled with plants of various types suddenly filled with the scent of lavender. Elizabeth immediately knew whose magic was being used and looked toward her mom. She had used her air magic to help spread the scent of the calming herb. Giving a slight nod, Elizabeth let her mother know she appreciated her gesture.

With her hand at the small of his back, Elizabeth pushed Devlon into the room closer to her mom and aunts. Stumbling forward, Devlon cut his eyes at Elizabeth. She sneered before saying, tell them everything. Tell them now!

Adjusting his shoulders, straightening out his clothes, and trying to compose himself, Devlon began, The Charles sisters are the ones who gave Jeremy has voice back. They have some dark magic and was even able to restore some of his magic back, even though it was only minor. Shoving his hands into his pockets, hesitantly he continued, They want to join your coven. And thought that if they helped to do something good it would make you see that they were good themselves.

Jewels eyes narrowed as she watched the mans aura flicker. Sliding herself up onto the table with her feet dangling, Jewel tried to decide whether he was telling the truth or not. She had never heard of someone being able to manipulate their aura, but she wasnt willing to put it past the man standing in front of her. His story made no sense.

So, they thought that helping Jeremy get back his magic and his voice, which is something we took from him, would be a good thing? Reba asked hesitantly.