Selene is a town over from Widow's Vale. The council found one of her followers dead on the side of the road today. It's a warning to me. She knows what I'm up to. I think I may have to have a change in plans.
I'm so glad that Morgan decided to join me, not that she really had a choice, but she didn't know that. I'm afraid for her, though. She is in more danger then she can possibly ever know. We'll have to be careful. We must take out each enemy one at a time. First, Hunter, then Selene, the ICOW, and then the other six clans. We will be unstoppable. Morgan and I will be known forever, as well as our love.
~Sgath
"Cal?" We drove around Widow's Vale for about fifteen minutes in silence. I couldn't take it anymore, though. I had to know what else is happening. "Cal. I know there is something you aren't telling me. What is it?"
"I'm not hiding anything from you. I think I have learned my lesson, don't you think?" He glanced at me, and finally let out a long sigh as he said, "I was doing dark magick at the power sink the other day. And you were with me. I have been so tired. You weren't very well. You fainted again. Selene may have us under a spell still. Morgan, I'm so sorry. I just wanted to protect you."
"How would dark magick help me?"
"I didn't mean for the taibhs to come. But, now we must get rid of them as fast as possible since the seeker knows that they are here. They will cause so much mayhem. I was trying to help you. Please, believe me."
"It's in the past now. I have changed since then. It's okay." I was a bit mad at him, but I needed him right now. I've already been on the dark side, it looks like. There's no backing out now. Cal looked more relieved now.
We drove around Widow's Vale for another ten minutes in comfortable silence until he said to drop him off bye our meeting place. "Where are you staying?"
"It's too dangerous for you to know. When you need me, I'll be right there." He started walking away, but turned back after a few steps. "I love you, my muirn beatha dan.
~*~
Just as I arrived at my house, I could see Hunter coming down my street. Why does he always have such bad timing? Hunter pulled into the driveway as I waited for him on the front steps. That way, my parents wouldn't have to get involved in any of this, and there would be less questions. He eyed me suspiciously as he climbed out of his car.
"What happened? There's something different." He waited for a response, and when none came, he continued. "Cal is still in town, but I believe you know that. You meant up with him the other night, right?"
"Leave me alone. Why do you have to keep bothering me?"
"I need to protect you. Haven't I already told you that countless times? You can't join Cal and Selene. Anyway, I thought I should tell you the bad news." I stared at him expectantly. "One of Selene's followers was found dead alongside the road a few hours ago. She's nearby, but she's up to something. Stay away from them all. Do not be tempted by the dark side, Morgan. Please, you must understand the consequences of what joining them could mean for you."
"I don't have time for this, Hunter."
"Well, you better make time now because there is no escaping this." He had his best seeker expression on as he came at me. I was afraid then, so fearful of what he was going to do to me for not cooperating. He knows, I thought. He has proof. My vision is going to come true. He'll take me to the council and have my powers stripped from me. Goddess, help me.
R&R please. I'm still sort of stuck on what to write, so please lots of suggestions! I hope this chapter was a bit better than the last chapter.
