Chapter 73
Anastasia glanced at Avena, seated across her in the carriage, feeling uncertain about her. Though Avena was the only witch available, she could only hope that nothing would go wrong. She had not tried to talk to Aeris about the vision she had regarding Avena, not wanting to ruin their friendship.
Shifting her attention to the window, she stared at the smaller houses at the side of the road. She found solace in the weather, grateful that it wouldn't disturb the ritual. Settling back against the carriage seat, she leaned closer to Aeris.
"If we succeed tonight, can we use the grimoire to lift the plague from the Kingdom before it spreads further?" she asked.
"Yes," Aeris replied. "The magic is potent, woven from the spirits of more than ten witches. It should have the power to lift the curse."
