*I recommend that you read the top of page 576 to the 6th paragraph on page 578 so you can have a better idea of what's going on.
Carlisle nodded, his expression pained.
Jane gazed at him speculatively for a few moments. Her tone incredulous, she said, "You don't seriously want to risk your coven for an unlawful newborn, do you?"
"We'll teach her," Carlisle repeated.
Jane continued to stare, then, "And you would be willing to take the consequences if she got out of hand?"
"Of course,"
"Well." She locked eyes for a moment with Felix, who looked bemused, "If you really think you could. . . . why not? It would be interesting to see the results."
I saw Carlisle relax in my peripheral vision.
"But be warned," Jane continued, "If she makes a slip up and puts the secret in jeopardy again, she won't be the only one to be punished." her gaze touched every one of us, lingering a moment longer on me. I shivered on response.
"Come." she said to the cloaked figures, she turned, beckoning them to follow. Felix's expression was disappointed as he turned to obey.
The grey cloaks disappointed into the thick mist.
