“You’ll have to decide soon. The council would like to know when you speak to them. It’sbetter to have a coven sponsor you for the second part of your training,” Superior Jackie remarks as she starts a new drink.
“What about my mentor?” Victor asks, looking at Leo.
“I was only your mentor until you completed this part of your lessons,” Leo mentions. “I will most likely be given a new assignment soon.”
Victor pierces his lips together.A mischievous expression appears on his face. “I think if I’m going to be the Grand Warlock, I should decide who my mentor is.”
Eddie laughs heartily. “This guy barely received the title of empath warlock, and he already acts like he can do what he wants.”
“That’s because he will be able to do what he wants soon,” Superior Charles comments.
Chapter Forty-Three
Amonth has gone by since Victor’s encounter with Derek. Victor shifts around in his sleep. His facial expressions look as though he’s having a bad dream. Victor wakes up abruptly in his bed. He looks around and remembers he’s back in his apartment. The TV is still on, playing a crappy nighttime show with the volume down low. He looks over and sees Leo curled up with a pillow. They’re lying on the comforter after falling asleep from an evening run and are still in their jogging clothes. The room starts to flash around as a storm builds up outside.
Victor shakes Leo awake. “Babe, wake up.”
Leo swats Victor’s hand away. “Five more minutes.”
“Come on, I’m hungry,” Victor pouts.
Leo sighs as he removes his shorts. “Fine, but you’ll have to do all the work this time.”
Victor laughs, hitting Leo with a pillow. “I’m talking about getting dinner. Go take a shower.”
Leo turns his head to look at Victor with a sly smile. “You’re not going to join me?”
“I’ll join you in a minute,” Victor says, leaning in to kiss Leo.
As Leo undresses, Victor slaps his ass. “That’s gonna cost you $2,” Leo says witha wink.
Victor waits until Leo gets in the shower before he picks up his phone. He notices Wrensent him a couple of messages and a missed call.
“About time you call me back,” Wren says when she answers the phone.
“What’s going on?” Victor responds quietly.
“I overheard a couple of the council members talk about you while they were in the library today,” Wren informs. “They are planning to have a couple of the members meet up with you. I think they’re not happy with you not joining a coven. And also want to go over how you knew about the secret coven.”
Even though Wren can’t see it, Victor looks perplexed. “How? How did they find out?”
“I honestly don’t know,” Wren responds. “I know none of us told them. But somehow, the council knows that you’re keeping it a secret from them.”
“Babe! Are you going to join me or not?” Leo shouts from the bathroom.
“In a minute,” Victor shouts back.
“That’s another thing too,” Wren continues, “I don’t think they are happy that you and Leo are together, even though it’s been a month since you killed Derek.”
“I didn’t kill Derek. He got what was coming to him,” Victor protests.
“Regardless, I think some council members are unhappy with you. It would help if you tried to lay low as best as possible. And don’t be surprised if you meet another mentor to continue your lessons,” Wren informs.
“VICTOR!” Leo shouts.
Victor sighs, “I’ll give you a call tomorrow. Let me know if you find anything else about what we discussed.”
“I got my chime flying around, feeling things out,” Wren responds. “Just keep a low profile for now.”
