Nora helped as she promised she would, and Catra contacted the witch in Wales, using some silver cutlery and a few half-burnt candles.

The witch, Bethan, was suspicious at first, but after Catra mentioned Nora’s name and showed her Daniel’s gold, the woman agreed. The witch was clearly old, and very powerful, and Catra felt hopeful for the first time in three days.

The weather was changing rapidly with Daniel’s transition. His magical field was so strong that everything ...