*Peter* We step inside the bubble, and I release the breath I didn’t realize I was holding. We need more time to form another plan to take his powers. I can’t kill Molly. Seth would never forgive me if he lived through the loss, but I would never forgive myself. “It’s going to be a long night,” I say, looking at her. “Go get some sleep.” She shakes her head to protest, but Seth cuts her off. “No. You need sleep to take care of your magic. You are going to need it tomorrow. We will handle everything else, but YOU need sleep.” Seth nearly drags her back to the bedroom, but she doesn’t protest too much. Celeste brews some coffee as I sigh, looking back at the book. We took what he needed for the spell, so what would it matter if he kept his powers? Even I am not so foolish as t

