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who reside in this town, call us outcasts, abominations of the supernatural. In truth, we’re the ones who are truly living. This life is the life we’ve chosen. We haven’t morphed ourselves to be what others think we should be. We accept ourselves for what we are.” He pointed to his heart. “In here. We’re not flawed, we’re special.”
    She snorted. “Yeah, special, that’s one way to put it.”
    He frowned, clearly irritated. “Do you know of another witch who can do what you can do?”
    “No.” Sadly, she did not.
    “Why do you believe that is not a gift? There is only one of you. Only one witch who has been gifted in a way no one else has. I’d say that makes you about as special as they come.”
    “And you really believe that?” As much as she wanted to believe what he was saying, it was hard to. This was something she’d never heard before and doubt surrounded all of what he said.
    He nodded firmly. “I do. Everyone here does. No one thinks anyone here is flawed, because they aren’t. They’re who they are and they’ve all accepted that.”
    She couldn’t deny that this all sounded nice, to be in a place where she was accepted because her magic was flawed. To not have anyone else judging her, pointing fingers like she had a big wart on her nose. But it was hard for her to not be critical of herself after doing it for so long. Maybe one day she’d see it like Zeke did, share the same views as him, which was indeed a good one. But for now, she couldn’t get there.
    However, if she was going to live here, she wanted to be productive. Continuing along, she asked, “So, about this job, can I go and see Jacinda?”
    He nodded, but something registered in his eyes, like he knew something she didn’t. “Yes, you know the way back to the Town Hall.”
    She stood up, determined to give back to this town that had obviously been destined to be her home, but his answer had surprised her. “You’re not going to come with me?”
    “No, I’m sorry.” He shook his head slowly, staying put in the chair. Again, he gave her a look she couldn’t quite decipher. “I’ve got another matter to attend to.”
    A little unhappiness fluttered through her, disappointment, for sure. The feeling stopped her. Why did it matter that he didn’t want to spend more time with her? She couldn’t care about a demon more than just a sexual attraction? No, that’d be insane. She’d only known him a day and stuff like that just didn’t really happen, right? “Well, I guess I see you later.”
    He grinned. “Indeed you will.”
    The determined set of his face had her belly flipping and flopping. What was that expression all about? Okay, so it made her elated that she’d get to be with him again. They still hadn’t finished what they’d started, and the memory of the orgasm stayed in her mind. If he could do that with his fingers, she could only imagine what he could do with his dick. “Um...” She snapped herself back from her naughty thoughts. “Later, then.”
    His grin took on a dangerous edge. “Later.”
    And with that, she left, trying to figure out what had him all serious and beaming with excitement. Was it just the heat between them that had him wanting more? He appeared to be up to something. But what? Oh well, all things she would find out later. Now, it was on to becoming a productive citizen of Strange Hollow. Maybe she could do gardening within the town. No magic, of course, but hey, she was an Earth Witch after all, getting her hands dirty sounded like a whole tsunami of fun!

    Chapter Six

    Zeke had made a quick call to Jacinda after he’d left Bryanna to ask permission for what he had brewing in his mind for her employment here in Strange Hollow. Of course, as he suspected, Jacinda agreed. He also had another favour to ask. He needed her to stall Bryanna. He had plans for her. It hit him when he sat on the chair and stared out at all she created. There, he realized exactly what she needed, and