Chapter 44

"Lilac."

"Exorcisms and love," I fix Avianna a look, "Do Wolves get possessed?"

"It can happen but we're mostly vulnerable to our Guides overtaking our bodies. Sometimes lilac is used in a ritual to help strengthen our skin side. I've heard of spirits possessing Prophets and Healers but never personally witnessed it. Dandelions?"

"Calling upon spirits, wishing...seeing the future?" I search for the term for a moment, smiling when I recall it, "Divination."

"Good. What about smudging?"

"Smudging is cleansing aura of oneself or an object using herbs," My eyes are shut as I regurgitate what I've studied the past weeks, "The most common herbs used are sage, lavender, rosemary, and bay leaves."

"Any other herbs you can use?"

"Cloves. Cinnamon...Dill and..." After a moment, I come blank and look at her for help.

"Ginger," She answers, "You forgot that one last time as well-so be sure to write it on your forehead or something. But other than that, you did a fantastic job."

I stretch