113 - Welcome to the Parturi Coven

ALTHEA.

My heart thundered the moment I saw the landmark that was telling us the Parturi Coven was just half a kilometer away. I knew I wanted to be here so we could end it all, but at this point, I was worried for Patrea.

I wanted a guarantee she would not be harmed.

“Mama, if you find yourself in a situation where they will harm you, just leave. Don’t think about me.” I told her again.

“First, I am not leaving you alone there. How could I face Blade if he found out I left you? Secondly, I doubt that my demon power would work inside the coven. Most Dark Covens spend decades, maybe even centuries, strengthening their shield against other species. It’s one of the reasons Lucius could not break the barrier that fast. So, I am more likely to use my witch’s energy and not my demon power inside there. So there’s no way I could leave even if you pushed me to.”

“But if you can, will you promise you will?”

She reached for my hand and squeezed it gently, but her eyes remained focused on