Page 163 of Her Destined Alpha
“What is it, son?” Dad’s voice came.
“The first night here, the witch who is helping them performed a certain ritual. It helped Raihana get in touch with her pre-ordained given name, and with it, she was able to shift at ease. She can mind-link, too,” I said softly. I heard Mom’s gasp and her weak laugh of happiness.
I hoped it would bring her some relief that, thanks to a witch, Raihana could tap into her wolf side. Dad chuckled.
“Oh, now that’s good news! This witch is the one that Alejandro and Kiara learned about our history from,” he explained to Mom.
“I see…” Yeah, it was going to take Mom time, but we were ready for it.
“When will you return home?” Mom asked hesitantly.
“Once the girls have learned a good level of control. There are a few important things we need to do before we come home…” I said quietly. “Will you be waiting to welcome us home?” She was silent for a moment.
“Of course.” I couldn’t stop the smile that crossed my face.
“Then I cannot wait. Anyway, I’ll speak to you guys soon, love you.”
“I love you too, Rayhan,” Mom said.
“Take care, son, love you, and give the girls my love,” Dad added.
I hung up, staring out at the glittering water. The sun was up more often these days…
Yeah, we had a lot to do before we got back home; unlocking Delsanra’s powers, dealing with the link Endora had on Raihana, the Coven… we needed to put a stop to them before they attacked. According to Janaina, we had under a month.
Dad had also told me that Grandad had mentioned the witch hunter group that was attacking witches. He was also going to see if he could get any information from Zain. To think that he may know more about them, maybe even have links with them, made me sick. But then again, wouldn’t he have recognised Delsanra? Maybe not… she was older and healthier now. Still… I would get to the bottom of that, too, when the time came.
I answered a few texts from the girls and Chris. Mostly they were just having their usual banter, with Rose saying Chris was becoming a better man. He asked a few times about the training; never once did he directly mention Raihana, but the way his texts were phrased, it was obvious he was being careful not to.
‘So, I was thinking, should we do something? Like, it’s been ages since we saw you guys, I’m sure you lot need a break, right? Maybe a barbecue and a catch-up?’ Rose texted. I frowned. I missed them.
‘I guess we could use some supplies from home.’ I replied.
‘Yes!’ Lola texted with a string of emojis.
I glanced at my phone, seeing Chris had seen my message, but he hadn’t replied.
‘See you three in a few nights.’ I texted, turning it off and hoping he got the hint that I wanted him there. Raihana too...
I slipped it into my pocket, thinking I’d ask the girls what they wanted from back home and tell them to bring me a few charged battery packs…
Next Step
Delsanra
We were just sitting and eating the food Rayhan had brought us when Janaina approached. Over the last few weeks, I could tell she was nothing like Samson. Despite her stoic behaviour, she was different, and I could sense her pride when either Raihana or I succeeded in something. She even remarked that she would be known as the teacher of two of the strongest witches of our time.
“I think we are ready to do the unsealing spell of your powers,” she said, looking between Raihana and me. She smiled confidently.
“Oh, I cannot wait!”
“There’s no chance that Endora might try to sabotage it?” Rayhan asked sharply.
“No, she can only make a link when Serafina is in an intense emotional state or when asleep.”
“And I will not let her,” Raihana said, confidently drinking some of her J2O.
“And then, once my powers are released, can I deal with getting rid of Endora?” I asked. That was something I was looking forward to after everything she had inflicted upon us all…
