"Found it!" Chris said triumphantly as he placed the Book of Shadows on the table in front of him. They were all gathered in the attic to get some information about the demon that's after Alexis.
"It says here 'The Temptress'" Chris read aloud. "a human-like demon that taps into your innermost desires and uses them to tempt you in exchange for your powers."
Phoebe raised an eyebrow. "So, she's an empath?"
"Probably… I mean, how will she know about those desires if she isn't?" Paige answered.
"Well, does it say something about a vanquishing potion?" Phoebe asked.
Chris continued to read through until Alexis spoke up. "No… it can only be vanquished by The Power of Three… that's why I came to ask for your help."
"So, you knew about The Temptress?" Piper asked.
"I don't know who she is exactly, but I know that she's gonna kill my mother."
"Wait…wait… why is she after your mother, anyway?" Paige asked.
Alexis fell silent for a while. They all looked at her, waiting for an answer.
"Because she tricked my mother… that demon promised my mom that she would have my father back, not knowing that she's a demon and that it is in exchange for her powers." Alexis told them, with such anger in her eyes.
"I'm sorry." Paige said, reaching for her hand.
"It's not your fault."
"But it might be if we can't help you."
"If you can… then, how?"
Paige glanced at Piper and Phoebe, waiting for an answer. Alexis looked at them expectantly.
Piper sighed. "Well, why don't you tell us what happened to your mom when she made a deal with The Temptress?"
Alexis just stared at them, then looked down. "It wasn't a deal…" she attempted to explain. They just stared at her, knowing that she is holding back something.
"Okay… just tell us what happened after this demon promised your mom that your dad will come back." Phoebe said.
Alexis looked up, with hesitation in her eyes, but realized she should tell them for her own good, and for the sake of her mother.
"The Temptress tried to steal my mother's powers, but my mother did everything to stop her. The Temptress threatened her that if she won't, she'll steal mine as well and kill me."
"So… that explains why she's after you." Piper concluded.
Alexis looked at her and shook her head. "No… it's not just that." then stood up and left.
"Do you think she's hiding something?" Paige asked. The rest of them were still at the attic after Alexis walked out.
"Definitely…" Piper answered. "Phoebe, did you sense something?"
"Yeah… but it's very vague." Phoebe replied. "I sensed a lot of anger and doubt."
"Well, what do you think is she hiding?" Leo asked. "You don't think she's bad, don't you?"
Paige sighed. "Well… she could be… I mean, we're already trying to help and she still hesitates to tell…"
"Hey… will you stop it please?" Chris interrupted her. "We don't even know where she's coming from… Maybe we just need to understand her more… not just assume that she's the culprit or something."
"He has a point." Leo said. "I'll go check up there and try to find about The Temptress."
"Hey, why don't we talk to her and try to know more about her?" Phoebe told Paige and Piper after Leo orbed out. "And maybe Chris could check with his 'resources' about our demon."
"Or… I could talk to her and you guys could go demon hunting. I mean, only The Power of Three could vanquish it, right?" Chris suggested.
Paige frowned. "Fine. Let's go." she held out her hand to Phoebe and Piper.
"Wait… wait…" Piper stopped her. "Chris, can I ask you something? I mean, after all, I'm your mom…"
"Yeah… what is it?"
"Do you have a thing for her?" Piper asked with a smirk. "I mean, seeing as how you froze when you realized she'd been staring at you all along and how you are defending her right now."
Chris let out a laugh. "You know, mom? That question would be more appropriate if you ask that about ten years later."
Piper eyed him. "Just so you know… you're still too young… I mean, right now…" Chris just rolled his eyes. Piper, Phoebe and Paige held hands and orbed out.
Just when Chris was alone in the attic, he sighed and said, "Maybe you're right, mom… she's not that bad…" and left to look for Alexis, with a grin on his face.
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