****Flashback seventy years ago****
Maura was smiling happily with her friends. Tomorrow was her birthday and the seer would be telling her about her mate. She couldn't wait!
Her friends were teasing her, "You know he'll be tall, dark, and handsome."
Maura giggled, "I don't care how handsome he is. I just want him to treat me well!" She had heard stories of some of the male witches treating their females poorly and she didn't want that! She wanted to be loved the way she loved, with her whole heart. The small group of girls walked to their homes on their coven lands all chatting about tomorrow's events and party for Maura. They were excited for her.
Maura entered her own house and could hear her parents talking. She sighed, she hoped it wasn't about her agai
