“That book is filled with different myths and legends,” Mystia said, her eyes twinkling. “That one I was able to read. One of them is about a wolf shifter who would become the next Mystic Guardian.”
“It was about me?” asked Carson.
“Yes, apparently so,” Mystia replied. “I now believe the old Keeper gave me the three books because he didn’t want anyone connected with the Governing Council to find out what might be coming along after he was gone.”
“I can understand that if the guards’ reaction was anything to go by,” Carson said. “Can you imagine what the Governing Council would do to stop a wolf shifter from becoming the next Mystic Guardian?”
“Exactly…especially, considering what they’ve done to low-level magic users in the past,” Remy said.
“That certainly explains their reaction…but why did they doubt that Remy is the Keeper of All Magic?” asked Carson.
“Remy’s magic can only be unlocked when he follows the instructions in the book…and the same applies to you too, Carson.”
“So, when you suggested I remove the magic from one of the guards, you knew I couldn’t do it,” smirked Carson.
“Correct,” Mystia smiled, “when I offered those two choices, I wanted to remind the guards about the power of the Mystic Guardian, but since they were acting under orders, I was pretty sure Remy would make the choice he did.”
“Why would the Fates pick a wolf shifter this time?” asked Carson.
“Ahh, yes. That I don’t know but it leads me back to whether the Governing Council members will genuinely accept it,” Mystia said. “I believe most will, but not all. If I were to hazard a guess as to who won’t, it would be those who devised the current laws regarding low-level magic users.”
“How can I find that out?” asked Remy.
“Maybe in the minutes of the meetings,” Mystia suggested.
“If it is there, I doubt it’s accurate,” mused Carson. “Whoever is behind this wants to hide since there was no name on the guards’ order.”
“At this point, I don’t think I should trust anyone,” Remy said.
“I agree,” replied Carson. “Even though not every member is responsible for drafting those laws, they all voted for them. As I see it, before the Governing Council can continue, we have to discover who’s behind everything because their evil is infecting everyone.”
“Agreed,” Remy said. “If I think I’m getting the runaround, I intend to suspend the Council while I sort through these issues.”
“Good idea,” said Carson. “What do you want to do about the two guards? They might be useful…at least the lieutenant.”
“Hmmm.” Remy thought about his mate’s suggestion, then said, “Let’s see how well Lieutenant Steros follows my orders.”
“Good idea,” replied Carson. “Mystia, any thoughts?”
“No…your plan is a good one,” Mystia said, smiling at the Keeper and his Mystic Guardian. “If you have no other questions for me, I have something I need to discuss with Remy.”
“Do you want me to leave?” asked Carson.
“No, not unless Remy does,” Mystia said. “It concerns the recent use of black magic.”
“Stay, Carsy,” Remy said, “this is what I started to tell you about before we were interrupted.”
“Black magic?” asked Carson. “Doesn’t that include summoning demons? Are you or the boys in danger?”
“Not that I know of, unless Mystia says otherwise,” Remy replied.
“I hate to say it, but you might be,” Mystia said, “and yes, it does include a demon in this case. I’ve been searching for two witches who, along with three vampires, used black magic to force someone to steal for them.”
“Are you referring to Reif?” asked Carson.
“Yes, I am,” Mystia answered.
“Who’s Reif?” asked Remy.
