"Odette Dumont!" Mom's power rose, flooding her with light, driving the werewolves and vampires back from the circle of energy her magic created. "Your challenge is accepted."

Gram snarled her fury, holding back her magic by only a hair's breath.

Syd, Mom's mind touched mine, no matter what happens, I love you and always will.

She cut me off before I could answer, hold onto her, deny the message she'd sent.

"I demand the right of single combat." Mom's hair ...