My woken anger snapped like a cheap bra strap. "You blame the witches for being afraid, for not acting." I crossed my arms over my chest. "I'm kind of seeing some parallels here, if you know what I mean."

Another flash of a grin from Iepa. Okay then. I was really starting to like her.

Why hadn't I noticed before how much we were alike?

Zeon didn't react with anger, just more kindness, and I began to wonder if I could smother in it. The idea of living here, ...