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these women, you had no chance to get acquainted with their magic and you were put on the spot. No one should ever work a circle with that much pressure, no matter how badly they want it. There is another reason, but one we could do nothing about because it was too risky...”
    I think back to the meeting. What else was wrong? What would be too risky for the Council? “Of course, it wasn’t in the Underground!”
    “But if our magic isn’t tied to the Fae magic why would that matter?” Ruby asks.
    “Because you’re magic is tied to the Underground. The Fae aren’t just perverting dragon magic, they are using it. You might not be tied in with the original curse, but all magic comes from the same source.”
    “So we need to be Underground for the coven’s magic to be able to work.” I close my eyes and use my witchsight to envision the spell. “I can see it!” I say excitedly. “It has to be Underground.” 
    “You can see it? What are you talking about?” Ruby asks, confused.
    “I can see how the spell would work… I can see spells now,” I admit.  “Not all the time, but when I try to see how the magic works… I can.”
    “That’s so cool!” Ruby says excitedly.
    “That’s a very rare talent for a witch to have. Be careful dear, it can be tricky to understand magic that you didn’t cast yourself.”
    “Wait,” I interrupt. An idea is forming in my head and my excitement is building. “If I can get Ash back Underground with a coven that I am comfortable with, do you think I can get the spell to work?”
     
     

Chapter Six
     
    “I think it’s our best hope Melinda,” Georgia replies. “But I can’t think of a way to do it Underground without SIGMA finding us just as soon as we cast the spell…” She pauses and frowns deeply. “With Renewal Day so close, it may be our only option.”
    “What if there was a way? Do you think the Council would help?” I’m almost bursting with excitement. I had a feeling I would go back to that forest and it looks like I might be bringing a bunch of other people with me. I hope it’s not too dangerous.
    “I think the Council would jump at the opportunity to show Asher that we aren’t a bunch of blundering idiots. What do you have in mind?” she asks, obviously intrigued.
    “I know a place in the Underground that even SIMGA won’t go. When Ash and I were running from the Seekers we found a section of forest that was behind a Barrier spell. SIGMA stopped chasing us when we went through it. They couldn’t get past the spell or maybe they were too afraid of whatever’s in there. Either way, the werewolf showed us a secret entrance. We just need a little bit of time to work the spell. I think it could work!”
    “I believe you’re right dear,” Georgia smiles approvingly at me and starts pacing across the kitchen. “We have quite a bit of work ahead of us! I need to go talk with the Council immediately. You two will have to gather your coven. You must be careful Melinda. I’m not sure if SIGMA knows who you are yet, but they certainly got a good look at you. You’ll have to be on your toes.”
    “This is going to be so much fun!” Ruby jumps up enthusiastically. “Let’s go get ready! Do you think we should change? Oh, should we wear disguises?” As she runs off to her room I can’t help but chuckle at her. I couldn’t be more grateful to have her coming with me. Navigating the Underground was always difficult being alone without magic. I’m not sure about disguises, but perhaps a sweater or something to hide the cleavage would be alright with me. 
    I promise Georgia that we will be careful and she gives me a list of the candidates. Ash is probably not going to like this plan, but what other option do we have? I can’t let him go attack Arralt with a bunch of shifters! I’m just going to have to convince him to try this. It’s invigorating to have someone believe in me for a change.
     
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