"The Elders said that witches and Werebeasts were once very close friends," Harper began in a gentle tone, as soft as silk.

"Friends? Really?" Alexa couldn't help but gasp.

Harper nodded firmly. "Yes. They once prayed under the same deity, the Goddess of Void."

Alexa didn't know whether to believe this or not. She knew nothing about the histories of witches, so she had no information to validate the claim.

When she remained silent, Harper continued, "After the endless ...