"Jason didn't know Sophia was his until the Elder told him tonight. They were planning to kill both girls," she explains. "They think the kid will have powers like her mom. Their plan is to grab her and kill Ava. Something in Lucas snapped when you showed up."

I stare at her. Axel's been quiet this whole time, just taking it all in, but then he speaks up: "Lucas stormed out of the compound looking pretty pissed when he got to the SUV."

I turn back to the witch. ...