I eased through the last line of trees and peeked out at the people gathered in the center of the site. Someone lit a fire, not as large as our Samhain or Beltane blazes, but it glowed with the blue light of the coven so I knew it had to be Mom.

She was sending a pretty clear message. Don't mess with the family.

Somehow I didn't think Nicholas would be all that impressed.

I made sure to shield myself very well, despite my demon's distress. The last thing I needed ...