Sarah sits upright in her bed and she steps out of the bed. Jackson pushes himself up on one arm and watches her with a confused frown. She walks towards the door and Jackson steps out of the bed.

"Sarah?"

It's as if his words don't even register. He throws on a jersey and follows her out the door. He bangs on Raurlin's door then Mikain's as he follows her down the front door. It's freezing and snow is falling heavily. Raurlin and Naomi clamber out of bed and they rush down the stairs followed by Mikain.

Once outside they are met by Dezra and Brody. Dezra and Sarah step forward and the small group stand back unsure of what to do. Mikain sends a quick text to Benedict and Stellan comes jogging downstairs. He stands beside Mikain and the two steps between Raurlin, Jackson, Naomi and Brody.

Almost like clockwork and with a huge gust of wind a large white horse rides into the clearing before the house. Atop the horse is a petite blonde wearing a loose strappy white dress. Her hair is curly and flowing in the gust of wind. Snow is settling on her hair and shoulders. An uneasy feeling settles into Naomi's stomach and she clasps onto Raurlin's arm.

In front of them Mikain's claws extend and Stellan physically tenses. Raurlin pushes Naomi behind him and Jackson takes strides to Sarah that are interrupted by Stellan who holds an arm in front of Jackson. His eyes are a glossy red and his fangs are fully extended. Raurlin's claws drop immediately on seeing Stellans fangs and his eyes change to that gold-red. Naomi balls her hands into fists and she tenses in her legs.

There is a moment of tense waiting as the horse comes to a halt and the small woman climbs off the horse. She turns to Sarah and Dezra with a warm smile. She mutters "sisters" before promptly collapsing into the snow. Stellan frowns as he turns to Raurlin and Jackson. He holds a hand up and they watch in stunned silence as he walks to where her body is laying limp.

Sarah and Dezra remain standing and they watch as Stellan lifts her and carries her inside. He sets her down on the couch in front of the fireplace and he turns to Sarah and Dezra who are standing at the door.

"She's freezing. I'd really appreciate it if you could assist me with the fireplace" Stellan states as he wraps a blanket over her.

Sarah lifts a hand and the fire bursts up. She turns and walks away leaving the small group gathered over the woman. Naomi looks around her and she sees Sarah walking away. She brushes past everyone and she follows Sarah upstairs.

"Sarah! Why aren't you down there with her?"

"I don't know who she is," Sarah states plainly.

Naomi follows her into her room and she watches as Sarah picks out an outfit for the day and walks into the bathroom after her.

"Sarah, don't be ridiculous. It's clear she's the third witch. And she's here...inside...downstairs. Are you even listening?"

"Of course I am but I would like to shower now."

Sarah closes the bathroom door in Naomi's face. Naomi's jaw drops and she rushes back downstairs. Dezra is placing a vine across the bottom of the door frame and the others are standing around her watching. Raurlin holds a hand out for Naomi and she steps beside him, gently leaning against him.

"This will keep her in here for a few hours" Dezra announces as she straightens.

Brody pulls Dezra against him and states "you scared me, the way you woke up like that."

"I'm sorry I don't know what came over me."

Mikain clears his throat and all eyes fall on him.

"This development does not leave the halls of this house. We have families here, the last thing we need is widespread hysteria. We regroup in an hour."

Mikain walks back upstairs leaving Stellan, Jackson, Raurlin and Naomi downstairs with Brody and Dezra. Brody and Dezra make their way out the front door, shutting it behind them.

"Is there somewhere we can talk?" Stellan asks and Raurlin nods his head. They make their way upstairs and into Raurlin and Naomi's room. Naomi shuts the door then settles onto the bed, wrapping a blanket around her. Stellan sits down on one of the chairs and Jackson sits on the other. Raurlin stands at the balcony.

"Something isn't right," Naomi says. "Sarah isn't interested in the fact that she's here at all. I mean it's clear she's the third witch, right?"

"Yes you're very right Naomi. I think we need to speak with Sarah but for now we wait. If Sarah isn't freaking out by this there is no reason we should be."

"But Stellan...she rode in on a white horse. You were there..."

"I know, son. But this is witch business. We wait."

Sarah steps out of the shower and dries off. She changes quickly into warm clothes and opens the bedroom door. The house is in silence and she opens Raurlin's bedroom door. All eyes fall on her and she steps in and shuts the door behind her. She stands in front of the door with arms crossed.

"We don't have much time now" she says.

"Time for what Sarah?" Jackson asks with a frown.

Sarah almost looks disappointed by Jackson's question.

"She rode in on a white horse then immediately fainted? Come on, Jax."

Jackson nods his head slowly and he turns to Stellan who is deep in thought. Stellan turns to Sarah.

"How much time do we have, Sarah?"

"Hours at best. We need to get that contingency plan in effect as soon as possible. Naomi, you help Benedict. Jackson you go with."

Raurlin steps away from the window ready to protest and Stellan holds a hand up and that alone is enough to silence Raurlin. Sarah continues speaking.

"Raurlin I need you with me. You too, your Majesty."

"Mikain wants us to regroup in an hour."

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Mikain shuts his office door. Huddled inside are Sarah, Naomi, Dezra, Jackson, Raurlin, Stellan Benedict and Armon. Mikain is rubbing at his temples and he seems unsure of where to begin. There is a tense silence and a sense of urgency as everyone fidgets in some way.

"Sandy's water broke this morning."

There is further silence. Sarah steps forward and she stands beside Mikain.

"Dezra you are to attend to Sandy. I trust there is somewhere safe for her to have her baby?"

Dezra nods at Sarah and she leaves the room immediately.

"Naomi and Benedict you are to shelter those who cannot fight and defend themselves. Jackson, you will help them. Armon you run safety protocols, check the perimeter and alert us as soon as anything or anyone is too close for comfort."

"Sarah" Stellan interjects "you're forgetting one small detail."

"I'm not. Raurlin you will come with me to question the third witch. Your Majesty, Mikain, I will need to speak to you both privately."

Sarah ushers everyone out the door except the king and the alpha.

Raurlin paces in front of the main door and everyone else stands around uncertain of what to do. Naomi is the first to spring into action.

"Jax, can you and Jaime start getting everyone together? I think you two will be quicker than Benedict and I. Armon you Benedict and I can start getting the others ready."

Jackson nods and he jogs upstairs and shortly returns with Jaime in tow. Armon and Benedict make for the front door leaving Raurlin and Naomi alone in the passage outside of Mikain's office. Raurlin pulls Naomi into a tight hug. They stand in each other's embrace. Naomi's eyes fill with tears and she battles them back.

"I don't want to let go."

"Neither do I, Raur, but you have a responsibility to these people."

"I know, doll. But I can't keep you safe if I'm not with you."

"I'll be fine. You try to keep us all alive and we will all be fine."

The office door opens and Sarah walks out. She nods at Naomi and Naomi follows after Armon and Jackson. Sarah looks at Raurlin and she can tell that he is uneasy.

"I know what I'm doing right now doesn't make sense, Raurlin, but if you trust me I can keep everyone alive. You're the key to it all. Trust me. I know what I need to do."

With that Sarah walks to the lounge where the third witch is. Raurlin follows after her in silence. She walks into the lounge and she pulls a chair in front of the couch where the woman is still lying, unconscious. Raurlin stands beside Sarah. Sarah reaches forward and she holds a hand over the petite woman's forehead and the woman jerks awake gasping.

Sarah leans back in her chair and she folds her arms over her chest. "Who are you?" She demands.

"Anya, my name is Anya. Where am I?"

"You don't know where you are?" Raurlin demands with a frown and the woman shakes her head. She looks around her pulling the blanket over her shoulders as she sits up.

"I'm like you" she says and points at Sarah. Sarah nods her head.

"What's the last thing you remember?"

"I'm not sure the past couple of days have been really hazy. I found my aunt's grimoire. A woman said she would help me through it..."

"What woman, Anya?"

"I don't remember..."