Untamed Fate (Magic Side: Wolf Bound 2)

She raised an eyebrow. “Diabolical? Evil? Sinister? Like witchcraft?”

I gave an apologetic shrug. “Pretty much.”

She strode over and grabbed my shoulders. “Savannah, these are labels

that people use to try to take your power. Don’t ever let anyone take your

power or make you doubt yourself. Magic is a tool. It can be used for good or

bad.”

“But summoning demons? That seems, like, always bad.”

“Gun violence is a plague in Chicago. You’re a good shot. Does that

make you evil?”

I grimaced. “I hope not. I just worry…” I held up my hands and

summoned my magic. Dark, smoky shadows twisted around my fingers.

“Would you rather make leaves grow and flowers bloom?”

I looked at the inky darkness drifting from my hand. “Maybe? Could I do

that?”

She shook her head. “I know a young woman, like you, who had power

over plants. She nearly brought a blight on the whole world. There are two

sides to every coin.”

I let the magic dissipate.

“Savannah, you’re strong, and you have a good heart. Trust it.” She

clapped her hands. “Now, let’s summon some demons. Casey, fetch the

coal.”

My head spun.

Having a conversation with my aunt was like listening to an airline

captain come over the intercom and say, “Sorry about the turbulence, folks.

Everything is going to be okay,” followed shortly by, “Good news, there are

enough parachutes for everyone, and the flight attendants are standing by to

help you put them on.”

A scent of nutmeg filled the room as a stream of light poured from my

aunt’s hand into the runes of one of the circles. The sigils illuminated one by

one until the whole circle was lit and crackling with magic. “This is a circle