Evil Resists: The Magik Saga, #2

By Ashira Datya

A continuation of the story from Resisting Evil. Join Raven, Griffen, Rogue, Beth, Mage, and Xavier as they continue to navigate the snarls of life and romance.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Fae Corps Publishing
• Release date: Mar 10, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201950354

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Chapter One

Rogue, Mage, and Beth looked at each other, wearing identical looks of shock on their faces. I can't believe that Marcus is behind the deaths of our parents and grandparents, Mage whispered. 

Who is he? Xavier asked.

He was Grandpa Baylor's best friend from college. If anything happened to both our parents, and our grandparents before we were eighteen, he would have gained custody of us, Raven answered.

I remember he made a big stink about Raven not moving in with him after grandpa and grandma Baylor died, Mage mused.

He must have wanted to gain our powers, Beth murmured.

Is that possible? Cole asked.

Yes. If he could completely gain the girls trust, then there are ways of getting their power gradually, without them even knowing about it, Logan answered for them.

How could he gain their powers? Xavier wanted to know.

He could use a potion, Logan said.

That foul tasting tea he always made when we'd go over! Beth exclaimed, snapping her fingers.

We were always weaker after we'd come home, Mage agreed.

Grandma stopped trusting him after that, Raven murmured. Beth nodded and studied Raven carefully. 

You okay Rave? Beth asked. Raven shook her head and jumped a little when Xavier walked up behind her and put a hand on her shoulder.

I could really use a stiff drink, Raven commented.

Beth laughed, stood up and gave her cousin a hug.

You should go home and rest. Mage and I will become research girls, Beth suggested.

Good idea, Xavier agreed, gently escorting Raven out of the restaurant.

WHAT DO WE DO? RAVEN asked, taking the mug of cocoa that Beth offered her. She caught the look on Xavier's face and gave him a small smile. Cole and Logan in chairs while the girls sat on the couch, where they’d agreed to meet to brainstorm.

I don't know. This is a little out of the norm, Beth murmured. Parker walked into the house and set two large bags on the coffee table.

Dinner guys. All of your favorites, he told them. And I found this in my mom's attic, Parker added. Beth took the book and started to open it, but Cole took it from her and set it aside. Eat first.

When their meals were gone, as Cole, Logan, and Xavier took the dirty dishes into the kitchen, Beth took the book and fumbled through it.

This might be helpful, Beth mused. She handed the book to Mage who showed Raven the pages.

It could work, Raven mused, but Mage didn't look convinced.

I don't think we should try, Mage said, biting her lip thoughtfully.

And why not? Beth and Raven asked together.

We're talking about Marcus here! We've known him since we weren't even old enough to walk! Mage reminded her cousins.

Yeah, but he admitted to trying to kill us! Raven exclaimed.

Maybe he's under a spell like Griffin was, Mage suggested. Walking back into the living room, Xavier growled loudly at the mention of the man who'd raped his mate, and tricked his younger sister.

He wasn't under a spell, Mage. We cast a spell to reveal the truth, Parker reminded his friend gently.

It was obvious that this was hard on Mage, on all of them, but they all knew that the girls needed to get over it and do what they swore to do, and to accomplish what they swore to do, they needed to be alive. 

Maybe he was able to get around it, Mage protested.

Mage, he wasn't under a spell and there is no way to get around that spell is if they were able to kill one of us and end the link, Beth said firmly. Mage sighed but nodded.

I know, she admitted finally.

So we need to come up with a plan, Raven looked at her cousins, then at Parker and finally let her gaze rest on Xavier who stared back at her with a look that was a mix between concern and anger.

So, any ideas? Beth asked softly, glancing between Raven and Mage again.

We could bind his powers, Mage began.

And we will, but there has to be something else. He’s committed evil acts; he’s broken the laws of Magik, and he has to answer for it. Beth’s eyes filled with tears. He turned Joey against us, against me.

Alright. So, aside from binding his powers, what do we do? Parker asked, giving his boss a sympathetic look.

We’ll have to talk to the rest of the Magik community about that, but he’ll need to be bound for sure. Raven rubbed the bridge of her nose tiredly.

Let’s call it a night, Beth suggested.

Why? Raven gave her cousin a suspicious look.

You’re tired.

I’m fine.

Raven. Beth gave her cousin a stern look. Go home and rest.

Fine, she huffed.

Xavier tucked a blanket around Jenny, pressed a kiss to the top of her head, and stepped out of the room, flicking the light off behind him.

Rave? Xavier said quietly, walking into their bedroom; smiled when he saw her asleep on the bed, her hands resting on her expanding abdomen protectively.

Tugging his shirt over his head, he tossed it into the laundry basket in the corner of the room before popping the button on his jeans, slid the zipper down, and stepped out of his jeans. Picking them up, he draped them over the back of the rocking chair and sat on the bed.

Xav? Raven’s sleep filled voice murmured.

You okay, beautiful?

Did Jenny go down for you?

She did. She’s an angel. Rolling toward her, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her to him, tilted her face toward his and kissed her tenderly. You rest. You have a long day tomorrow meeting with Beth and Mage about how to handle Marcus.

She groaned. Don’t remind me.

Get some rest. Our babies need you healthy.

Raven? Beth called, walking into her cousin's house the next morning. She found Raven sitting on the floor with Jenny working on putting the shapes back into the shape-o-toy that Marie had given her when Raven and Xavier had mated.

Hi Beth. Raven looked up. Where are the Quads?

At the compound with the rest of the Black clan, and Parker and Mage are working on finding a spell to figure out exactly what Marcus is up to and how to stop him, Beth told Raven as she sat down next to her.

I can't believe the bastard is trying to kill us! Raven snarled angrily.

Keep calm Rave, you'll upset Jenny and you'll upset the babies. Beth carefully touched her cousin's belly.

It's hard to stay calm. He wants us dead, Raven grumbled.

I know, Beth sympathized. But Parker and Mage are good at the book stuff, they'll figure out how to stop him, she added. Raven nodded.

I need to get out for a while, I've been cooped up all day. Xavier won't let me outside without someone here. Would you go for a walk with me and Jenny? Raven to know.

Sure! Beth exclaimed. She stood up and helped Raven stand before lifting a toddling Jenny into her arms. After Beth changed Jenny's diaper while Raven packed up the diaper bag and wrote a note for Xavier, the two cousins left the house and took off down the lane.

Flowers! Jenny babbled, pointing to a patch of