Chapter 107. A Witch’s Counsel

Silvia POV

I took a steadying breath before peering through the peephole.

My hand trembled slightly as I slid open the small metal cover and looked out into the dim hallway.

What greeted me was... a massive expanse of black filling the tiny circular frame.

For a split second, I thought someone might be pressing against the door, but as my eyes adjusted, I realized what I was seeing.

A gigantic top hat.

The kind you’d see in an old movie or theatrical production, adorned with an impossibly wide gold ribbon tied in a gravity-defying bow.

Oh Moon Goddess. Aunt Rosie.

There was no mistaking that flamboyant headwear.

A wave of conflicting emotions washed over me - surprise, amusement, and an unexpected burst of warmth.

Without hesitation, I fumbled with the lock and swung the door open.

The reality was even more eccentric than I’d imagined.

Standing in our hallway was Katy’s mother, her fiery red hair contrast