Nora's POV
Tonight Antonia handles the bar while James deals with Emilia in the basement, extracting her fangs once more.
Lena headed home after our shopping trip, but Ophelia lingered longer, browsing stores before joining me for dinner. Lena's revelation has haunted my thoughts all day, and Ophelia believes we should discuss it with Charlette.
The problem isn't simply that I lack full witch blood, but rather my membership in the coven. Being part of the coven means accepting their rules. Walking away would mean losing my friendships, though we've discovered a new strategy to consider.
However, revealing my father's angelic nature to the Grand Shadowhaven increases my risk of exposure far beyond current levels. Trust within the Grand Shadowhaven remains questionable, especially after Grand Mage Beck proved herself a power-hungry, scheming witch.
"Flying solo tonight?" A guy in his twenties claims the barstool beside me, his cologne hitting me like a wall.
