Chapter 32 : An Impasse

*Mae* The cabin looked calm, almost normal. The wood planks making up the sides were even and clean-cut. The windows seemed freshly washed and full of light. There were beautiful plants and flowers growing around the whole outer edge of the cabin. Even the trees seemed to be leaning forward, trying to get closer to the intoxicating magic inside. The source of the magical pull was clearly within the cabin. The sparks and hints of magic echoed from the small dwelling. The smoke from the chimney seemed to be covered in some sort of glitter as it swirled off into the sky. Mae had spent the entire journey trying to be prepared and now clung tightly to Circe's simple warning. Truly, they had no idea what they were walking into. Though Henry promised they were doing it together, Mae felt she was completely alone. Mae built up as much courage as she could muster and tried to remember all her grandmother had taught her and started to walk down the narrow path toward the do