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"What attack?"

I heaved a sigh, clasping a palm to my forehead Where do I even start? "There are two islands not far away from here Islands that we didn’t even know existed until recently They are populated by vampires and controlled by a witch more powerful than any I’ve ever witnessed I believe she must be a black witch We fear she wants to take over The Shade, take control of our supply of humans--"

Mona’s mouth fell open and she looked up at Kiev "Do you know the name of this witch?"

"Annora"

Mona’s eyes darkened

"You know this witch?" I asked

"I don’t know her personally, but I knohat she is… because I am a witch of the sa about this witch, but right now, I didn’t need to Through all the dark thoughtsin came a bolt of hope

Maybe not all black witches are evil

It could have been that Kiev and this witch had so Anna to us, but I couldn’t think about that right now They were already here on the island, after all I just had to hope that they didn’t wish us harns of it

"You were strong enough to penetrate our defenses," I said quickly, reaching out and clutching Mona’s shoulder "Since you’re of Annora’s kind, are you as powerful as her?"

She frowned "Yes, I believe so"

I gripped her tighter "Then will you help us fight? You can stay with us on this island as long as you want if you agree to help us to secure it froain I tried to read his expression, but it was stoic as ever

"Yes," she said finally, turning back to me "I believe I can help with that"

Chapter 28: Rose

News spread quickly around the island about Anna and her baby’s return and Kiev Novalic’s arrival I hurried to the Port and as soon as I caught sight of Ben, standing by a crowd of vampires and olves, I rushed forward and wrapped asped

He loosened my hands around his neck and scowled at me