She turns to Isabella. "I heard what those rogues did to your coven. Didn't know the full story until that panther girl rescued you," she says, placing her hand over Isabella's. "No one should have to see their parents go through that."

I glance at Isabella, who's fighting back tears. The witch looks back at me. "The Elder wanted power everywhere, even with the vampires. That's where I met my mate," her expression hardens. "My mate saved Jason during that attack. He thought he ...