Book 3: Chapter 3

Magnus

Nina and I walk into town to meet up with Shadow Crest’s local pack members. Although the majority of the group has accepted Nina’s half-witch status, a few members remain concerned about her abilities.

Mrs Turnpot is squatting in her vegetable garden as we come to a halt at a small picket gate.

Nina pokes Mrs Turnpot over the fence and says, “Hello, Mrs Turnpot.”

When Mrs Turnpot notices Nina, she glances up at us and falls back.

“Oh!” She trembles and retreats.

“Mrs Turnpot, what are you planting today?” Nina is overjoyed.

“C-carrots,” She replies, “But they haven’t been growing.”

Nina takes a look around the garden. “Perhaps I can assist? Revito sprouto,” She says.

Mrs Turnpot’s carrots are sprouting and growing right before our eyes.

“Thank you, Luna, Thank you. Mrs Turnpot says as she vigorously shakes Nina’s hand.

“No problem, Mrs Turnpot, I’ll see you later,” says the narrator. We resume our walk