Between (The Chronicles of Between, #1)

by L.L. Starling

Shae’s lips twitched. “Right. Well, as you both know, that’s only a theory. It’s much more likely that the families settled in Old Middleton because the land was free territory and unwanted by the local indigenous tribes.” “Because it was cursed?” Lucas asked hopefully. Shae snorted and adjusted her sash. “No, because it looked uninhabitable.” She gestured around her. “All of this was once forested wetlands. It took a lot of work to turn this land into a village. But the land was very fertile, and the surrounding forest not only provided protection but plentiful hunting. That’s most likely why they chose to settle here.” “Yeah, the witch theory is better,” Travis said. “It really is,” Lyla said. “Much more interesting,” the woman in the polka-dot coat agreed. “I guess so,” Shae acknowledged with a laugh. “Irrespective of whether or not the four founding families were witches, or had been accused of witchcraft, it is said that Old Middleton became a haven for those escaping persecution from witch trials across the country.” “Go founding families!” Lyla said.