[color=teal]“Better be stuck with the likes of you than out there with him.”[/color] Keil said as he pushed his way through the door.

Avina heard the concern and anger in Violets tone, but her eyes remained on the wolf in the clearing until the door was shut. By the time she had turned around, Violet and Devin had gone down stairs and she did not have time to respond. Out of the corner of her eye she saw Keil take a seat on the couch, but she really did not give him the time of day as she moved towards the door to look at what made Jessie scream in a panic. On the ground bulbs of garlic were lined up in an unfamiliar pattern that she could not make sense of. Why would the Marrok bother with creating a [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/90/Triskele-hollow-triangle.png]symbol[/url] in front of the door? His presence was warning enough.

It took her a moment to regain control of herself and the panic that was fighting its way into her system. She did not want to face the Marrok, no one wanted to face the Marrok, and she was positive that he was going to want her to kill Devin. Avina took a deep breath and pushed the panic attack down, this was not the time to deal with it. The sound of Violet’s panicked voice calling out Devin’s name made her turn her head away from the door. She pushed past Brian and ran to the stairs only to see Devin with a look of panic in his eyes. Quickly she made her way down the steps until she was standing in front of him. 

[color=aquamarine]“Look at me.”[/color] She whispered as she cupped his face in her hands. [color=aquamarine]“We are safe in here. Devin, we are safe. It is okay.”[/color] She leaned up and pressed her lips against his in a light kiss. 

[color=deeppink]“Really though, you are not.”[/color] Jessie said from where she was standing still facing the door. Brian, who was standing at the top of the stairs turned to look at Jessie. He took a step forward, getting ready to calm her down as well only to see her running a finger over the door leaving a blood trail.

[color=chocolate]“What are you doing Jessie?”[/color] Brian asked in a reserved tone as if he wasn’t sure he really wanted to know. Avina gave Devin a look of confusion then made her way back upstairs to stand beside Brian. Even Keil was standing up and backing away. 

[color=deeppink]“A spell.”[/color] Jessie said simply though her voice was off in a way that Avina could not quite put her finger on.

[color=teal]“What spell?”[/color] Keil managed to ask in a shaky voice.

[color=deeppink]“One that shows my true form.”[/color] Jessie turned around and smiled at them. [color=deeppink]“It is time you know who I am.”[/color] Behind her the symbol she had drawn in her blood was the same one that the garlics had been placed in.

[color=aquamarine]“Are you working with the Marrok?”[/color] Avina asked taking a step forward. How the hell didn’t she know that Jessie was working with the Marrok? A strong and sickly sweet smell pierced her nose making her shake her head.

[color=deeppink]“That smell, my dearest Avina, is my magic. You will get used to it, I promise.”[/color] Jessie said with a sweet smile. [color=deeppink]“I am so surprised none of you figured out who I am yet. Especially you Avina, I would think you had put the pieces together by now.”[/color] Jessie turned back around and put her hand on the symbol only to look back over her shoulder. [color=deeppink]“Oh, and Devin, do not beat yourself up over the garlic. The Marrok would have found us regardless, he could find me anywhere. But I do have to thank you, you gave me the earth element I needed for this spell.”[/color] Jessie turned back to the door and began chanting in a language Avina did not know.

Avina looked over at Devin and grabbed his hand tightly. She had no idea what the hell was going on. Jessie’s head flew back so roughly that Avina though she had broken her neck but then she was engulfed in a bright light that made Avina turn her head away. Shen she looked back, it was no longer Jessie standing at the door rather it was a red-headed woman. The woman that took Jessie’s place turned around as she ran her fingers through her hair as she turned around. [color=deeppink]“Much better!”[/color]

[color=chocolate]“You are the Marrok’s mate!”[/color] Brian said in disbelief.