I hover next to Tallah who gives telepathic orders to her coven while my heart stretches out toward Sage. I can't reach him with my power, and I don't dare push too hard. I refuse to bring the Enforcers down on the Hensley coven after Tallah and her people have done so much for me. They are no longer disposable, but almost as dear as the Hayles.

Funny how things change when you see shades of gray.

Tallah turns to me in full leader ...