The Dutiful Witch (The Ward Witches) (17 page)

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Since Eric thinks I'm destined to be his queen, I don't think we've heard the last of him. But I think that by getting Linda and Selby arrested as well as the others, we've slowed them down. I think the police will find enough evidence to try all of the people we captured, even if they don't like they way we did it. However, it was good that Justin was in contact with them because they did have a search warrant, they just hadn't been able to send officers out yet. I think that's about it, but I would really like to thank all of you for coming to my rescue.”

Everyone involved, even those who stayed at the Coven House, nodded in appreciation.

“
We're glad to help,” Casey said, vocalizing the thoughts of the group.

“
I think Fiona's right that we've slowed them down,” Justin chimed in. “But I think that they've realized our strategy for finding them. I get the feeling that even if we can get local Covens or sects to look into our locations that we're not going to find anything anymore. We've gotten lucky thus far, but I don't think it will hold. I'm going to continue to try to get people out there, but I have little hope.”

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I woke up first in what Eric called the main house. Considering the time frame that all of this happened in, the main house was likely somewhere in the D.C. area.”

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Then we'll need a new plan,” Seb said. “But that can wait until Monday. Today, we celebrate both the return home of Fiona and Tim and the capture of fifteen Dark Order members.”

“
Here here!” The whole room responded.

When everyone but the agents on duty left the ops room, Seb went over to talk to his family, Fiona in tow. “We need to have a family meeting,” he whispered. “Tomorrow.”

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I'll tell Leo and Dymphna,” Skylar offered. “I'll make sure to tell them to get out on time tomorrow.”

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Thanks. We'll see you there at seven.”

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I'll make dinner.”

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I'll get a sitter,” Melanie finished. “And we'll see you there.”

The next day, after a long night of homecoming, Fiona was irrationally nervous about telling the family that she was pregnant, so she took out her nerves on potion making. After all, both she and Skylar were going to need the pregnancy help potion. She even took the time to film her show and post it to the website. She had gotten behind. Suzy had kept up with the orders, but she was running low on stock to sell as well. But all of that was a good way to eat up her day.

She missed seeing Skylar, but her sister-in-law was working from home. That was a good thing for Fiona too because she was afraid that if she saw Skylar, she'd blurt out the secret before it was time.

At six, Fiona met Seb in the bedroom, and they got ready to go to Ward Manor. “I can tell you're nervous. Why?”

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That's a good question. I just want to know that they'll be happy for us.”

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Of course they will be. Think about how they responded when Skylar got pregnant. They'll be happy. They're your family.”

“
You're right. But let's go get this over with before I lose my nerve.”

“
Fair enough.”

The drive to Ward Manor seemed extra long. Seb tried to get her to talk, but Fiona wasn't feeling it. But of course, they did eventually arrive. Melanie and Justin had gotten there already, and the news was playing on the big screen.

When Fiona and Seb came in, Leo turned it off. “Why did you call a family meeting?” Leo asked, getting straight to the point.

“
Let's all get here,” Seb said, waiting on Skylar to join them. Once they were all seated, he turned to Fiona, and she knew it was time for the moment of truth.

“
I found out on the trip that I'm about three weeks pregnant.”

She was greeted with just a moment of silence before everyone tried to congratulate them all at once.

“
This is the best news!” Skylar cheered. “We'll have babies at right about the same time. I'm so happy for you!”

“
Thank you, everyone. Thank you. It really means a lot to me that you all have been so supportive.”

“
Of course,” Melanie replied, hugging her. “You're family.”

Fiona wiped a tear from her eye. “Alright then, let's eat.”

Hours later, Seb and Fiona got back to their apartment. Fiona must have been starting to feel the pregnancy because she was really tired.

“
Not to say I told you do, but I did,” Seb tired his hand at levity.

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You did. I'm so grateful to have family like them.”

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And they're grateful to have you, so it works out. But more than all of them combined, I'm so glad I found you. I remember at first I thought I'd get a diminutive wife who would support me from the sidelines while I ran the Coven. But instead, I got you, and you're a powerful woman who will run the Coven by my side. I couldn't ask for anything more, but you gave more anyway. You gave me your love, and you're giving me a baby. I am truly a lucky man.”

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And I'm a lucky woman. I've got the roots now that I never thought I'd put down, and it's a lot more comforting than I ever thought it would be. I wouldn't change a thing about you or our relationship because it is beyond even what I had hoped for as well.”

“
I'll drink to that!” Seb cried, pulling out a bottle of champagne.

“
Indeed,” Fiona concurred, pouring herself a glass of celebratory grape juice. “Indeed.”

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