Strings of Fate

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“Well, that’s at least one piece of information confirmed. You wouldn’t happen to have a handy list of Witches or Warlocks that are secretly capable of murder do you?” I ask with false cheer. Cam grins.

“Not on me no. But it would be a long list. The list of Witches I trust NOT to be secretly. killers would be shorter. Those coven Witches are no joke.” She shudders.

“You’re not part of a coven?” Harry asks curiously. Cam shrugs.

“Nah, I’m not much one for rules. I’m not interested in secretly planning to take over the world or hoard millions of dollars or whatever it is those old crones do in their secret meetings. I’m happy on my own.” Cam responds, but I can’t help but notice a slightly wistful look on her face. Cam says she doesn’t want to have a Coven, but I suspect she is lonely. Most Witches are close with their families and Covens. Often the two are interchangeable terms. Without one… Well it would be lonely and probably limiting. Although based on her spells. that I’ve seen so far I doubt she is that restricted by her lack of help. I make a mental note to remind Harry to learn more about Witch politics and stuff. Does a coven have to be made up of all Witches? Because as much as Cam says she is okay on her own, she seems like the type to make connections. She somehow got close enough to Dr Dae to call her by her first name, and she’s willing to befriend strangers and reveal magic that most Witches would consider very top secret to help us find a missing child.

“This adapted stealth spell. Would it have hidden their faces on a video recording? They were wearing dark glasses and hoodies, but you literally can’t identify anything, not even their skin colour, their faces are too well shaded. Unnaturally well shaded.” Bellamy asks. Cam frowns.

“I doubt it. Technology is kind of hard to mess with using magic. It’s more likely that they used a second spell to actively hide their faces while committing their crimes. Probably a basic concealment spell from what you’re describing. They’re effective, but short lived. Probably wouldn’t last more than fifteen minutes.” She concludes.

“I mean,

answer.

that should be plenty of time, shouldn’t it?” I ask. Surprisingly, Harry is the one to

“Not really Ry. I mean for the vandalism at your house maybe. But for the other murders?

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And the kidnapping? Think about it.” He suggests. Hmm

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mention whatever her other parent was, which we can assume is probably not harmless based on how worried everyone has been about keeping Kiara’s race a secret. They also had to take Kiara and get far enough away to hide her. And all of this without waking anyone nearby or letting Kiara escape

a lot for one Witch to do in fifteen minutes. It sounds impossible even.” She says,

horror on her face at hearing

suspect there would need to

there were more than two attackers. It could be done if the second person was one of the more physically gifted races. A Shifter, Vampire, you know. Something strong and fast.” She adds. Bellamy’s brow furrows at the mention of Shifters. He doesn’t want to believe a Shifter would do something like this,

best, the Shifters are still people. There are good ones and bad ones and a Shifter is just as likely to be a psycho killer as

any other person.

don’t know how I’m feeling. Cam has given us plenty of information, and I suppose it’s good

person you’re searching for. Do you have a family member or close friend of the girl you could ask to help

no one.” I answer, my voice barely more than a mumble. Cam

suppose she also got her hopes up.

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mean. The

you make the spell for us anyway? We can pay for it. Maybe a friend will turn up.” Bellamy

something of Kiara’s. Hair, her toothbrush, something

a sample just in case something like this became necessary.” For a second I’m confused, then I remember the scrap of

and Cam is very generous, but still. Spells are expensive, and personalised, not to mention illegal spells have got to cost a

it’s an excuse and a denial all at the same time. It somehow implies that she doesn’t give them out but since I already

tracking spells, and it doesn’t seem like that’s going to stop you.” Bellamy

I like to be able to honestly answer that I don’t. So no, I can’t accept payment

“Although” Bellamy prompts.

could arrange

working on for Shifters. If you could those volunteers to try some out we could consider it a trade.” She