opened the path for it to come through and attack you.”
So the investigation for the TV show didn’t start with the demon, the demon came after. It had been trying to attract me to Jennie Blake’s home.
“So if Jane hadn’t cast the spell the show wouldn’t have been that complicated? The demon wouldn’t have been there?”
“No. I’m sure you can ask the woman and she’d tell you that things became a lot worse when the demon showed up. It would have been a few weeks or a month before the show actually called you. That demon is the one that made the other psychic sick in order to get you there.”
“So I guess the letters from Callahan’s ex-girlfriend had nothing to do with the demon?” Mindy asked.
Karyn shook her head. “No, I guess that was just a coincidence.”
“What are the odds,” I said.
“I made some calls before I came here. Anyway, apparently another bad witch gave Jane the witch’s ball and she sent it to you. She knew it had a bad spirit inside. Jane also knew she could get that bad spirit in your house to be the eyes and ears behind the scenes.”
“A ghost spy?” Mindy said.
“Yes. And Mr. Fine was involved too. They knew he was always looking for trouble. He never did anything really bad, but he liked to be mischievous. That’s why he broke the ball.”
“I knew I didn’t like him. And I definitely knew I didn’t like Candy Cherry either. What a sneaky plan. They set us up.”
“They like to think they’re clever,” Karyn said.
“Did you cast a spell back there? Is Jane gone for good?” I asked.
“I cast a spell to get rid of her for the time being, but I’m sure she’s not gone for good. It was only temporary. The spell is still on you, so you’ll have to break it.”
“That’s what I was afraid of. How do we get rid of it?” Mindy asked.
“That’s where it gets tricky.”
“Our only other option is to get the necklace back from her. We need it for you to get rid of her spell,” Karyn said.
Mindy stood. “I’m going to get that necklace back from that bitch right now. I’m tired of playing these games. Witchcraft or no witchcraft, she’s going down.”
I pulled on Mindy’s arm as she moved toward the door. “Mindy, you can’t fight this by yourself. We have to think of a plan first.”
Karyn nodded. “Larue’s right. We can’t go into this without a plan. But I think I have an idea. Since Jane has the necklace now, I’m not sure how we’ll be able to counteract any spell that she places. She obviously knows that we know what she’s doing.”
My head was swimming with thoughts. I had to get rid of this demon or my life would be ruined—or worse.
“Come on. I have a plan.” Karyn motioned for us to follow her. “I’ll drive.”
Chapter Forty-Five
Forty minutes later and we were parked in front of the charming bed-and-breakfast that Jane had made her home for the past few days. I felt so bad for the owner, not only for having to deal with Jane but for what was about to happen in her living room. I just hoped things didn’t get too violent.
We paused, all staring up at the large Victorian home.
“Do you think she’s in there?” Mindy asked.
“Well, there’s only one way to find out. I know my sister and she’s vindictive. She’s probably up there sleeping off the spell that I cast against her. When she wakes she’ll be like a hornet.” Karyn climbed out of the car.
Great. That was exactly what I’d wanted to hear.
“Unless she is wreaking havoc with someone’s life, she’ll stay in bed to get her beauty sleep, as she calls it. That’s how she gets over a spell.” Karyn motioned for us to join her.
I grabbed the bag containing the necessary ingredients and met Karyn on the sidewalk. “Too bad beauty sleep doesn’t help with beauty from within, because she truly needs it. Sorry.”
‘It’s okay. I know she’s my sister, but that doesn’t mean I’m blind to the fact that she’s a terrible person. I’ve known that since we were kids.”
“Let’s do this,” Mindy said moving toward the house.
I followed Mindy and Karyn, but I couldn’t deny the apprehension that was lodged in my throat like a large piece of hard candy. Soon it might choke me all together.
We walked together up the path as if we were Charlie’s Angels… the paranormal version. We