Chapter 83

Mia POV

The coven was a huge estate behind a towering iron gate covered in vines. As I walked up the stone path, I caught sight of young witches sprawled across the place, practicing their magic. Some twisted streams of water from the fountain into dancing figures. Others practiced from the lawn. Planting bloomed unnaturally from the ground.

The air was filled with the fragrance of magic.

Freya urged me on.

We walked through the door into a vast hall. In the middle was a circle lined with candles and surrounded by several high ranking witches in red cloaks. Each pair of eyes turned towards me as I entered.

I stepped inside the circle and was handed a ceremonial staff covered in glowing runes.

“This symbolizes your guidance and authority”

They began a chant that seemed to vibrate in my bones. One after the other, they placed their hand on the staff. Energy surged through me and several images flashed behind my eyes. The past high pries