I didn't go right to Core. There was something I had to do first.

Max didn't say a word as I returned to the house, expecting to sneak in and do what I had to do then out again before the crap hit the fan.

Before the family could react to me releasing the coven's magic.

I'd already made my decision to leave the leadership even as I turned from Fate and marched back the way I came. Zeon continued to scowl at me, Iepa hanging back. I offered the maji leader a flash ...