Free Fighting Destiny (Central Coven) by K. D. Carrillo Page B

fight for us. Of course they will lose, since necromancers are true immortals, but I’m okay with that,” she said with a smile. There is one thing I don’t understand. I thought you said witches didn’t need to use any particular spells.”  “Necromancers exercise their will over other magical beings.  To do so requires specific spells.  That is the exception to what I had explained to you earlier.”
    “There is one thing I don’t understand. Immortals, except vampires, are supposed to be invincible.  You said vampires can die because they are a creation of another immortal, but how are they planning on eliminating us as a threat?” Anita asked.  “If we knew, we could use the same information against them,” I replied.  “Hmm…I hadn’t really considered it.  I guess I have been living with humans for so long I forgot about our essential nature.  Although, I have heard of children and young adults being killed in accidents, but I never really thought much of it,” Dean added.
    “Are we born immortal, or do we become immortal when we have our full powers?” Anita mused.  “Now that is a good question. I have always taken for granted we were immortal, I never really thought about it.  I certainly don’t want to test it,” I answered.   Dean shrugged, “There has to be someone we can ask, and we will…later.  There isn’t anything we can do to figure it out right now. Anita you need to demand answers from Grey.  It sounds like he knows more than he’s told you.  And Chloë, how do we find the necromancers, or the spells they are using on the vampires?”
    “I think a little bird can tell me what we need to know,” I joked. Dean looked at me puzzled, so I explained, “I need to go out into the woods and find my hawk.”  “We should come with you to watch your back while you are in a trance,” Anita advised.  “Hey, I won’t argue with you.  It is getting dark now though, I won’t be able to find her until tomorrow.  I’m not really interested in finding a vampire.” Dean turned to Anita, “Did she say she wants to go talk to a hawk?”  Anita laughed, “See, I told you she was cool with all of this.” 
    Dean stood up and headed for the door. “I’m going to go and see how Finn is doing.”  “Yeah, someone should check on him. Anita, do you want to go to the library and get a jump on the reading for history?” “Sure, might as well.  I don’t think Finn is really interesting in seeing us right now.” She turned to Dean and said, “Hey, stop by later and let us know how he is doing, okay?” 
    “Is that the only reason you want me to stop by?”  Anita smirked, “Okay, stop by and see me later.” “But seriously if you don’t bring news I’ll turn you into a frog,” I threatened.  Dean smirked at me, and nodded.  Anita walked Dean to his door, and he kissed her softly on the lips before going in. 
    I was jealous.  I told Finn I’m a witch, and he bailed. Okay, so he hadn’t bailed, but he didn’t turn to me either.  It was more than that though.  I could feel a separation growing between us. Anita and Dean shared their secrets, and their relationship kicked into high gear.  I felt…well…rejected.
    “Things seem to be moving along well with the two of you,” I observed.  “They do don’t they,” she smiled.  “How are things going with Finn?” I gave her a puzzled look.  I mean seriously did she forget everything that happened this afternoon? “Uhm, I would say things aren’t great, since I had to tell him he isn’t human.  Kinda ruins the mood don’t you think?” 
    “You do know getting with Grey would be a bad idea, don’t you?” Anita asked.  “No Anita, I don’t know that, since I don’t really know him.  Is that why you are quizzing me about Finn?  ‘Cause you want to make sure I’m not going to focus my attention on Grey?”
    A few hours later Dean stopped by as promised.  His face was drawn with stress.