Miriam took a long time to get pregnant again, but when she finally announced her impending child, the coven rejoiced. As I had with Sydlynn, though sad to do so without Ethpeal at my side and very cautious not to damage the baby as I still feared I had her sister, I investigated and supported the infant, another beautiful daughter. Though less powerful than my Syd, this new child had all the markings of a true Hayle witch.

A month after Syd's eighth birthday, Meira Odelia was ...