****-Raven's POV-****
Astaroth is starting to grate my nerves. She is why our bait escaped. I want what was promised, but I am beginning to think that I can acquire it without her. I just need to consume more power. I miss my little dog too. Because Cassius was so easy to control and good at retrieving. He was such a good boy.
However, I can't touch a damn wolf pack now because the fucking Falls have them all on lockdown so I will have to find another servant. Perhaps I could utilize some vampires and have them compel humans to gather my prey. Also, Dalton isn't responding and my tracker isn't working either. This has to be the work of that white witch who was aiding Cassius. If she's strong enough to counter my magic, then I need her soul too!
****-Morgan's POV-****
I have wanted to be in my human form for so long that I have forgotten what I looked like. I know that I won't get to be in it long before I am glamored to be a white witch, but it will feel amazing to be human again.
Eva looks at me, “Morgan and Agnes, prepare to be human again. I can't guarantee that you won't be able to shift back into a cat. Sorry.”
I swish my tail, “Eva, nothing in magic is certain.”
I looked around. “Well, almost nothing.”
Agnes nods, “It will work.”
****—End Morgan’s POV—****
I know that I need to believe. My soul knows its limitations and right now it is guiding me.
***
“Love is a more powerful force than magic. You can trick the mind and even the heart, but never the soul.”-Nikki Jefford.
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I love everyone in this house. Love is magic and it is all that I need to believe in. “Guys, everyone hold hands and form a circle around Morgan and Agnes. Hold hands too.” Cupcake comes flying in and lands on my shoulder. Kia, Rick, and Derek gasp. “Meet Cupcake. She's a magical dragon shifter,” I giggle. “Well she will be once she learns how to shift.” She puffs her flame at my hair, but it doesn't even singe it. I see Morgan and Agnes both crouch down. “Oh no you don't! You will not pounce!”
Morgan cocks her head, “But she's so fluffy.”
Agnes licks her lips, “And flies.”
I point my finger at them. “I said No! If you pounce, I will make you stay a cat longer.”
Morgan does her purry giggle. “And you worry about being a good mother. You just put us in time-out.”
Agnes grins, “Everything will be okay.”
Katie yells, “Jar!”
Agnes looks at her furry body. “Just where do you think I would keep my spare change?”
We all shared a laugh and it gave me an idea. “Rick, Kia, and Derek join our circle.”
Vlad shook his head, “They're human. I don't see how they could lend us magic.”
“Love is the greatest magic of all,” I replied with a reassuring smile. Once they joined our circle, I instructed everyone to repeat what I would say during the spell. I also tell them to focus on themselves and then project that focus to Morgan and Agnes. “Remember we will repeat each phrase three times.” Here goes nothing. “I forgive myself for my failures. I forgive every last one of them. Past, present, and future.” I paused so we could repeat it. “I call back my power, I call it all back. That which I gave away, that which was lost, and that which was taken from me. As is, as was, as will be.” I paused again. “I thank Fate for protection, guidance, love, and support.
As is, as was, as will be.” After we repeated the last verse, I said, “Let all that was lost now manifest in me.”
Rick put his hands in front of his face, and asked, “Should my hands be tingling?”
Derek shuffles his feet, “My feet feel like they went to sleep.”
Kia sways, “I feel dizzy.”
Amira claps, “They are shifting!”
Sam chuckles, “More like the cats are. Look.”
We all see the cats sit up on their hind legs before their fur starts to disappear and their bodies grow. Before long two beautiful women stood within our circle. They both have long dark hair with red hues. Their skin is flawless and pale. Their lips and cheeks are rosy. But their eyes…their eyes remained. Everything changed except their eyes. They look at each other and hug as they begin to cry before they embrace me.
Morgan says, “Thank you,” as she squeezes me tightly.
“You truly do restore the lost,” Agnes added as she kissed my cheek.