บท 82: Chapter 82: Not My Family

Mom stopped at the bottom of the stairs and pulled me aside as the others continued on. Sassafras, she sent, eyes locked on mine. You felt it?

His pending death? Sass shuddered, fur tickling my hands.

No, she sent. Something else.

Sorcery, I sent, nodding. Both sons have woken their power.

Sass grumbled softly in my head. We'll have to keep an eye on them, Miriam, he sent. Jean Marc especially.

There's no question he's just waiting for Andre to die, Mom sent, eyebrows pulling together. But I think the elder son is in for a shock when his father passes.

You don't think the family magic will accept Jean Marc? That would be a kick in the teeth. It happened, in fact was the reason Andre was leader and Mia was dead. It rejected her for not being strong enough. If Jean Marc couldn't keep control of it the days of the Dumonts leading this family were over.

No, Mom sent, sad all over again. I fear something worse.