“My mother was a reformed witch,” she said, practically hissing the word. “She gave up her magic to be with my father. But the witches couldn’t forgive her. That’s why they killed her.” Shen curled his lip as he stood. “And then your soldiers killed thousands of innocent witches.” “There is no such thing as an innocent witch.” He folded his arms. “I would wager there’s no such thing as a reformed witch.” “You have nothing to wager but your arrogance. You may keep it,” snapped Rose.