Chapter Twenty

Things were serious. Tara was clearly dying. To add to this dilemma, they were in the company of a sorceress who’d been raised in Shadow Land and had been living under the protection of Joshua who was one of Balthazar’s most prized and powerful soldiers.

After spending time with Fiona, Luella’s defenses slowly lowered and she responded readily to the woman’s questions. It was obvious Fiona was a woman with only the best intent for Dennis and his sister. Since she risked everything, including her life, to see Dennis to safety she saw the advantage in teaming up with her ideas, powers and skills.

“So, enchantress, I’m at your disposal,” Luella offered.

“Aye, as I am you,” Fiona replied with a sincerity that tugged at something deep inside the other woman.

“Can I ask ya how ya came to be living in Shadow Land?” Fiona asked. “Much of ya has changed, but I can still see that ya are human.&