Authors: Marly Mathews
Warlock's Charm (11 page)
Damien raised his hand and did something he’d never
attempted since he first discovered his ability to manipulate blood…he used his
blood magic on Raymond. He did it at the same time Oliver used his magic to
redirect the lightning bolt toward Raymond.
Anya did something none of them expected. Black charcoal
smoke billowed around them.
“There will be no more killing,” Anya proclaimed. She’d
somehow blocked their magic from affecting Raymond.
“We couldn’t let him hurt you, we had to do something,”
Damien murmured, pulling her up so she stood leaning against him. As the smoke
cleared, Damien set his eyes on what Anya had done.
“Well, that was one way to shrink him down to size,” he
muttered.
On the grass before them sat the living doll of Raymond,
still hurling vile obscenities at them all.
The Magical Authority of Vanguard chose that moment to
arrive in their flying cars, sirens wailing. The police vehicles settled to the
ground and the lead inspector climbed out.
They’d brought healers with them and a pair moved to attend
to Kildare. They put him on a stretcher and carried him away to their waiting
ambulance.
Fortunately for them, the lead investigator at a crime scene
always possessed the gift of hindsight. Looking around at the scene, the
investigator did an incantation so she could replay the recent events and cast
her judgment.
Damien knew she wouldn’t be hauling their asses off as the
evidence would speak for itself. He just hoped she would not see what Anya had
done or if she did she would be wise enough to keep it to herself.
Amazement briefly crossed her face and was quickly replaced
by the severe look befitting her official position.
“We are sorry for the inconvenience this illegal assembly of
the Bloodbayne Coven caused for you. The members involved will be tried for
their crimes. Good morning to you, Lord Forsythe.” She bowed her head to him in
respect. “Let’s get these wayward warlocks into the paddy wagon, girls and
boys. Does anyone have a shoebox for Master White? Be quick about it, let’s
leave Lord Forsythe and his family in peace.”
Early morning sunlight broke across the landscape, coloring
it in hues of pink and purple.
“It’s finally over,” Anya murmured.
“And we are back right where we belong—together,” Damien
murmured, holding her close.
“Well, I’m off now, I’ll see the two of you around, I’m
sure,” Oliver said, stepping into the early morning sunlight.
Impulsively, Anya threw herself into his arms, and the
connection caused the amulet’s power to blast out light around them. She jumped
back.
“I guess that’s what happens when two Rosses come in contact
with the amulet,” she laughed. “I’m sorry about your father,” she said.
“I’m not,” Oliver declared. “He was always a cruel man who
committed many heinous crimes in his day. He got what was coming to him. I
imagine they might ask you for the spell to turn him back but I hope they leave
him like that for a couple of years. I can say from my own experience that it
wasn’t fun being in my own personal house of wax.”
“Why don’t you stay?” Anya asked.
“No,” Oliver muttered. “I want to explore the stars and see
if I can locate our mother. Are you sure you want to remain here on Vanguard?”
She glanced over at Damien. “I go where Damien goes. In
fact, we’ll be returning to Earth within a few months.”
“I look forward to it,” Damien said. “I can do my business anywhere
and Earth is as good a place as any. I love you, Anya, and I will go to
whatever means are necessary to make you happy.”
“Do you really mean it?” Anya asked, walking back over to
him. She placed her hand over his heart, and he pulled her close.
“Yes. As long as I have you, my love, I’m always home…it
doesn’t matter what planet we’re on, if you’re with me—I’m happy. You are my
sweet Anya. You are my lucky charm.”
“Now why was that woman calling you Lord Forsythe?” she
asked.
“Didn’t I tell you? I inherited a Scottish title from my
mother—officially, I’m not really Lord Forsythe. I’m known as the Earl of
Fraserburgh, so technically I’m Lord Fraserburgh and you are Lady Fraserburgh.”
“I guess I’ll always be learning new things about you,” she
mused.
“Our lives will never be boring.”
He kissed her tenderly and she wound her arms around his
neck so he could pull her off the ground.
“Why don’t we all go back into Silver Gables and have some
breakfast…and after that Oliver can get on his quest to find his way in
life—and you and I can continue where we left off last night.”
“That sounds heavenly,” she murmured dreamily, kissing him
again.
“I love you, my wanton witch,” he proclaimed.
“And I love you, my wicked charming warlock. When we return
to Earth, I’m going to have to show you my collection of wax dolls. If you’re
lucky, I might even decide to return some of them to their native forms.”
“Anya,” Damien laughed, his bright eyes twinkling with
mirth. “You are incorrigible.”
“And you love me for it.” Anya stared lovingly into his
beautiful blue eyes. She agreed wholeheartedly with him, as long as they were
together they would always be home, and she could face any trial or tribulation
that came her way. Her heart and her soul were finally healed.
“Thank you, Ebony—thank you, grandmother,” she whispered as
they walked back through the morning mist to Silver Gables.
Ebony stood watching them amble slowly hand in hand back to
the majestic house.
“You’re welcome, dearest child.”
Her heart was finally whole once again—the Ross legacy was
restored, and her beloved Anya had embraced her destiny. She had accepted the
love she deserved. Once her grandchildren closed the door behind them, she
turned and levitated herself toward the light—she was going home.
At long last, she had found peace.
The End
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