It was noon the next day and the castle was bursting with activity. Anna and Mother Irina was busy organizing the dinner for the coven members. Elder Tenora arrived an hour later and joined in as we listened to bursts of laughter from the kitchen while we settled in the garden having drinks. 

“I have always wanted to ask you a question," Gleb slurred. Igor shook his head in disbelief because he was already drunk by the second ...