I spent the next year and a half with the coven. They had an expansive library of which I could use to learn more about my ancestors, both the demons and vampires. My 17th birthday flew by. The coven celebrated me by anointing me the Chief of Coven Defense. I gained a seat at the table, and with it, most council members trust. Aleksandra had been banished by Orlo to live a life of seclusion beyond the Dark Wood. She accepted her fate and went without struggle. The pixie council seat remained empty until we could find a suitable replacement. In that time, I had used the Past Crystal on all members and aside from a few dark skeletons relating to their own past trauma and faction grief, the council members came back clean. Malek and I grew close. He showed me his Kingdom, inviting me into