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“It violates Covenant to undermine her authority in her own land,” Alek reminded me “If we don’t catch the conspirator and Genevieve loses territory—or worse, her throne—we’re fucked”

I nodded Peace treaties were often easy to make—as the Covenant had been—but a bitch to keep

“You’re not violating it I aed “So it would really be more of a coup since I’m the heir and all”

“Not helping,” I whispered her way

“Are you more powerful on your land? Would it help you for a locator spell?” Alek asked

“Like I’ to answer that” Jocelyn arched a brow and her hair flew higher

Alek glanced between the two of us “Fine do it your way, Jocelyn I owe you after everything you’ve done to help find Avi, even if you are the one who helped her sneak out in the first place”

Jocelyn sed, but her chin rose

“If it doesn’t go your way, then tell Genevieve,” he orderedenemy”

“Agreed”

“Good luck, Jocelyn,” he said in way of dis his hand onme toward the door

I nodded “A couple of hours ago”

“So you’ll be okay for another few days in witch territory if it co for the truth

“I’ll be fine” I left out the part where the feeder’s blood had tasted like sawdust and it had taken every ounce of ry vampire in the middle of witch territory would be an unparalleled disaster, especially since witches never consented to feeding Ever

“I can sense hunger, brother,” he warned quietly “Be careful”

I nodded, unwilling to lie toatMy appetite sure as hell wasn’t going to compromise our mission

We parted, and I shut the door, turning to find Jocelyn’s hair still rippling around her “Coestured to the hair

She scoffed “You wish you had this effect on ”

I cocked an eyebrow at her

She blew out a frustrated breath “I got angry, my powers rose, ready to defendto do this until I cast a sed “Most witches learn to control it by now, but the more power you have, the harder it is to keep it on a leash, and I’m…” She held out her hands, palms up “I’m me”