Chapter 21

Savannah's POV

“Yeah, for some time we've had that impression. How can you cross it? Neither the angels nor the demons mate with other races.”

“I need to be strong enough to cross it with sheer willpower. Iris did it and she said I can do it too. After she died she forced her soul to stay in Salem, where she died, so she could talk to me and tell me everything. She accomplished it and now her soul is in a baby who's yet to be born.”

“That's a lot to take in. She had to be really strong.”

“She was. Also things in Salem are bad. When she was dying, she put a curse on the families who hunted the witches. I can undo that. After our trip to Salem, they discovered that I'm the person they've been waiting for. Now they're looking for me and want to force me to lift the curse.”

“You can't go back there. It's not safe.”

“I know, but I have to. I need to find my family. I discovered that the family who raised me to some extent, is not my real family. I was adopted. Iris told me that I need to find my biological family. She gave up her daughter when she knew she was dying. She sent her to Blackstone. That's where I live. I need to find out what happened to Elizabeth.”

“I have a feeling that I won't be able to stop you. When are you planning to leave?”

“In a few days, maybe.”

“Then I'm coming with you. I won't leave you alone anymore.”

“But…What about the castle and the people?”

“They'll understand and Cedric's here. He can take over while I'm gone. Do you know where to start?”

“Definitely the archives. I'm not sure when they started keeping tabs on the people who lived there, but I hope we can find something. Do you have a phone I can use? The witches had one.”

“Sure, it's working. You can call Maddie.”

“How?”

“I assumed. I'm going back to work. After you talk to her, eat something.”

“I will.”

Talking to Zamyr made me feel at ease. He didn't push me, he just listened. I didn't even know why I was so angry with him. He offered his help. I had a feeling I'd be needing it. After the talk with Iris I wanted to ask Maddie to start digging, but in the end I didn't. She deserved to hear it from me in person.

*“Hi Maddie, it's Sav.”

*“Hey! How are you?”

*“Okay. I'm coming home in a few days. I need to find something. What's the situation there?”

*“Not good. I talked to Dorothea two days ago. The witches are fleeing Salem because of Jeremy and the others. He can't be reasoned with. He and the others are trying to force them to give you up. They're no longer safe there. The humans don't understand why so many people are leaving town. Don't come back here. You're safe there.”

*“What? But everybody is okay, right?”

*“They are, just on the run.”

*“I need to go back. I found out something huge. I wanted to tell you in person, but I have to tell you now as it seems. You need to understand why I have to go back. My family isn't my real family. I was adopted. I need to find my biological family. Iris sent her daughter, Elizabeth, to Blackstone. I promised her that I'll find out what happened to her.”

*“Oh, gosh! How did you take the news?”

*“I was shocked, but now I've come to terms with it.”

*“I'll help you looking for information.”

*“Thanks. Zamyr is coming too.”

*“How are things with him?”

*“We've talked. I told him everything. I gave him a chance, we're just taking things slowly.”

*“I'm happy for you, but I miss you.”

*“Miss you too, but I'll see you soon. I might come back tomorrow. Jeremy needs to be dealt with. He can't just terrorize my people.”

*“We'll stop him one way or another.”

*“We need to.”

Hearing what he's been doing infuriated me. This was what I wanted to prevent. I had to go back there as soon as possible, which was today. I didn't want to leave without telling Zamyr. I was sure he wouldn't approve of my little mission, but he couldn't stop me. The witches who remained there wouldn't hurt me and Jeremy and his crew wouldn't be able to either. I was stronger now and I knew what I was doing. I found Zamyr a few minutes later.

“I have to go to Salem. Jeremy's terrorizing the witches. I can't let him do that.”

“Have you lost your mind? They can hurt you.”

“They can't. The witches won't, because I'm one of them. Jeremy can't, because he's human. I'll be fine. I just need him to back down for a while.”

“I'm coming with you.”

“No, you won't. Your people need you and mine need me. Once I'm back home I'll call you.”

“Don't do anything reckless, you hear me!”

“I'll try. See you soon.”

I could tell that Zamyr was nervous letting me go there alone. I took a deep breath and opened a portal. I concentrated on Salem and stepped into it. When I opened my eyes, I was in Salem. I actually did it. I was in front of Dorothea's house, just where I wanted to be. I knocked on the door and soon she opened it.

“Child! What are you doing here?”

“I came to take care of Jeremy. I heard what he's been doing to the witches. Did all of them run away?”

“Eventually they came back. They said that this was their home and they refused to back down. Jeremy keeps knockin on our doors every day and trying to get some answers. They'll be here soon, so you should go.”

“I'm not going anywhere. He needs to be dealt with. Nobody's helping him, right?”

“There's a witch who came here about a week ago. She's promised him something in exchange for something. I'm not sure about that.”

“Damn it! Do you know her name?”

“I think it's Dalia.”

“Double damn it! She's one of my relatives. She was supposed to become the coven leader, but something went wrong and I was the one who got the power. She left the realm and came here. I didn't think she would work against her people.”

“Child, she's powerful. Are you sure you can take her down?”

“I'm not, but I don't have a choice. Can I borrow your phone? I need to call Martha, she's Dalia's mother.”

“Definitely, just hurry, they'll be here in ten minutes.”

*“Hello Martha, it's Savannah.”* - I greeted her as soon as she picked up.

*“Hello, dear. Is everything okay?”

*“No. We've got a big problem. It's Dalia. She's working with the people who were cursed. She promised them something and she's getting something out of this arrangement too.”

*“Don't panic. Where are you now?”

*“In Salem.”

*“Leave that place immediately. You can't take on Dalia alone. Not yet.”

*“I'm not entirely alone. The witches are here, I just have to convince them to help and fight, not back down.”

*“Does anyone know you're there?”

*“Only Dorothea, the witch who's been helping me understand what I am.”

*“Listen to me. You cannot win against Dalia alone. I know you can channel your magic easily now, but she knows powerful spells. I don't know if you will be able to make the other witches side with you against her.”

*“They will, because I'm Iris' descendant. She was their leader once and they haven't forgotten that. I'm running out of time. They'll be here soon. Is there a way to stop Dalia using her magic?”

*“As a coven leader you can. I'm not sure if she's still part of the coven or not. She left voluntarily, the connection might be severed. If yes, you can't do anything.”

*“How do I do that?”

*“You need to find the source of the coven leader's magic inside you. You have to separate it from your own magic. If you do that, you have to tap into it and shut down the flow. We won't be able to use magic either. It's okay. Later I'll teach you how to separate every single witch and how to shut down a particular connection.”

*“Thank you. I have to go, I have about five minutes to figure this shit out. Excuse my french.”

*“Be careful!”

*“I'll try.”