"Friends come and go, but enemies accumulate."
Morgan took in the scenic surroundings of China Town in New York City. She made a trip once a month to stock up on herbs and whatever else she needed for the craft. Cal was working with Ciarin today on a new spell.
It had been almost three weeks since her soul had walked outside of her body, and yet the whole coven was still praising her for it. At nineteen years old she was one of the most powerful witches to ever walk the face of the earth, and yet, she had no clue. Sure, she knew she was powerful, but she did not really believe she was a prodigy like everyone had told her.
As she sorted through vials of herbs and potions, she felt as though she were being watched. But when she looked around, only the familiar friendly smile of the clerk was to be seen.
Morgan tried to ignore the feeling as she headed home, instead going over a list in her head of what she needed to do once she was home.
000
Once at home, she began to make the cake that she was supposed to bring to the coven meeting taking place tonight. She was just placing it in the oven when she heard Cal walk in the door. Morgan wiped her flour covered hands on her apron and went to greet him.
" Mmmm." He moaned under the pressure of her lips. She smiled and followed him into the kitchen, watching as he smiled jubilantly at the cake in the oven.
Cal pulled her into his arms and grinned seductively as he whispered huskily into her ear.
" Did I ever tell you how hot you look in that apron?" she raised her eyebrows and spoke matter of factly.
" No and I never expected you to since your mother gave me this apron when we got married." Cal pushed away from her with a defeated look on his face.
" Alright, I am so turned off now."
Morgan smiled sheepishly and grabbed something off of the counter, hastily placing it in his hands. He looked down on it confused.
" So which wallpaper do you like for the extra room we're remodeling?" She asked without meeting his gaze. There were two choices in his hands: one with giraffes in pastel colors, and one littered with teddy bears and ABC's. Realization hit him quickly and he laughed, pulling her into his arms gleefully.
" So seriously?" she nodded, answering his question before speaking herself.
" I figure tell parents tonight, and wait a few months to tell the coven."
" Sounds good to me."
000
Later that night Morgan and Cal were ushered into Selene's large house where the rest of Amyranth were stationed. The coven was mingling in the den when they walked in hand in hand, in search of their parents. Morgan spotted Selene talking with Ciarin by the fireplace, and she and Cal quickly maneuvered their way there.
" Morgan! Cal! You finally made it here. Wonderful. I'd like to introduce you to two people. This is Sky Eventide." A thin and beautiful blonde witch stepped forward with an outstretched hand. Her eyes were cold and black and a shudder went down Morgan's side. Immediately Morgan tensed when a handsome blonde male stepped forward. His hair was a light blonde, bright even in the room's dim light. There was something about him, about them both that Morgan disliked, and a boiling hate surged through her veins every time he looked at her.
" And this is Sky's cousin, Hunter Niall. Cal, I believe you two have met." Cal nodded, his lip curled upwards in a vicious predatory sneer. Morgan had never seen him this way before, and shockingly it frightened her. Ciarin smiled and placed his hand on Morgan's shoulder.
" And this is my daughter Morgan. She and Cal have been married for almost a year now." A new light entered Hunter's cool green eyes as he took in her features.
" Morgan. So you're the infamous Morgan of Belwicket. I must say, this is an honor to finally meet you." He held forth his hand and she reluctantly shook it.
" What was it you wished to discuss?" Ciarin asked, looking at both Morgan and Cal. It still amazed her how he always knew what was troubling her mind.
" Well," she spoke, her cheeks turning red. She looked up at Cal's smiling face before turning back to Ciarin and Selene.
" We know that it's soon, and we've only been married a year, but we have some good news." The whole coven had quieted and was listening intently.
" I'm going to have a baby!" Selene and Ciarin shared an indescribable look before smiling brightly and showering Morgan and Cal with hugs and congratulations. The rest of the coven then began to surround Morgan and offer her praises and hints.
" Congratulations Morgan, though I must say, you really don't know what you're getting yourself into." Hunter spoke eerily behind her when he caught her alone. Another shot of boiling rage erupted into her veins and she turned around to meet his gaze.
" What's that supposed to mean?" he just shook his head and turned away from her without another word.