SELENE

om is on the second floor, one of the libraries and bedrooms on the third, and the fourth floor has the unused library with our potions and spell books. Giving up on searching the house, I decided to ask Fred. I've had a crush on him since I met him, and this would be a great chance

n eyes. With curly dark brown hair that he hadn't cut recently, he ap

to go with someone else to deal with this banshee. She's now -" I stumbled, unsure of how to proceed

guard. I expected him to decline, but he replied, "Su

y, like a newcomer, but I

e you at the front d

epared. When I reached the door, a six-foot-tall wizard was already there. He looked incredibly attractive in his combat gear. I had to suppress a blush at my own ridiculous thoughts. He notice

please, take this. It won't block out everything we hear, but her cries won't be as deadly to our ears." He held out the potion, and I took it. As I opened the bottle, i

ut he swallowed it. Then he held the bottle out to me, and I followed suit. After I finished, I looked up at him and playfully threatened to punch him for subje

ink through my mouth,' I couldn't help but chuckle. Being an intimidating woman w

should be able to do so before it gets dark tonight. It's a different s

here? Teleporting is the one thing I envy about being a witch. I'd love to use it just to get there,

ion. It had taken me a while to master, but now it was second nature. Just focus on your destination, and poof, you're there. Fred's gri

feel quite vulnerable. Is there a vantage point whe

he people on this block." I turned and led the way to the faded pink building. We ascended the stairs and hopped over the railing onto the roof. He seem

my friends as a kid. You take the top half

or any unusual sounds, like shattering glass or strang

here was a group of people at the end of the street. They weren't t

urgently exclaimed. But I

it until I'm finished. We can't let this banshee escape. We have

you kidding me? There should be at least ten people. I can't risk being here with

e myself. I carry weapons, and I know how to use them well enough. I'll guard if needed. Don't treat me like the helpless child you're trying to protect. I've been through worse." I turned my gaze to the group of vampires who had vanished

y neck. He knocked me to the ground and struggled to pin me down. In an instant, he vanished. I didn't understand until I saw Fred holding a peculiar sword, the vampire's lifeless body in two pieces on the ground. "Oh, thank you. What kind of sword is that? And why haven't I

nd sent it flying. I hit my mark, but he disappeared as swiftly as he'd come. There stood Fred, lying on his back, blood pooling around him. W

elt beside Fred, her face drained of color as she saw his bite. "What happened?" she asked, her voice filled with

t. And one of them might not survive if things go wrong. I'm deeply impressed by you. Thanks for saving him. Few bites lead to vampire transformation than you'd think. He'll be alrigh

, nor would she do it herself. She despises fire, so how can I use it when I'm new here, and you can't? Why can't all of us do that?" I trailed off as we descended the stairs to the basement. We were on our way

, with all these chances, that day ended in disaster. And if he recov

ess me. She stayed silent for a while, and when she finally

hough covenant members often support those who've lost family, I don't understand why nobody here has acknowledged you. But that's a discussion f

t her expression was different. As we drew closer,