The Witch’s Oath

THE WITCH’S OATH Tiffany Ann Publisher Tiffany Annwww.tiffanyannbooks.comISBN: Copyright © 2023 Tiffany Ann/AuthorAll rights reserved Table of ContentsPrologue ~ RevengeChapter 1 ~ KenzieChapter 2 ~ ColbyChapter 3 ~ KenzieChapter 4 ~ ColbyChapter 5 ~ KenzieChapter 6 ~ ColbyChapter 7 ~ KenzieChapter 8 ~ ColbyChapter 9 ~ KenzieChapter 10 ~ ColbyChapter 11 ~ KenzieChapter 12 ~ ColbyChapter 13 ~ KenzieChapter 14 ~ ColbyChapter 15 ~ KenzieChapter 16 ~ ColbyChapter 17 ~ KenzieChapter 18 ~ ColbyChapter 19 ~ KenzieChapter 20 ~ ColbyChapter 21 ~ KenzieChapter 22 ~ ColbyChapter 23 ~ KenzieChapter 24 ~ ColbyChapter 25 ~ KenzieChapter 26 ~ ColbyChapter 27 ~ KenzieChapter 28 ~ ColbyChapter 29 ~ KenzieChapter 30 ~ ColbyChapter 31 ~ KenzieChapter 32 ~ ColbyChapter 33 ~ KenzieChapter 34 ~ ColbyChapter 35 ~ KenzieChapter 36 ~ ColbyChapter 37 ~ KenzieChapter 38 ~ ColbyChapter 39 ~ KenzieChapter 40 ~ ColbyChapter 41 ~ KenzieChapter 42 ~ ColbyChapter 43 ~ KenzieChapter 44 ~ ColbyChapter 45 ~ KenzieChapter 46 ~ ColbyChapter 47 ~ KenzieChapter 48 ~ ColbyChapter 49 ~ KenzieChapter 50 ~ ColbyChapter 51 ~ KenzieChapter 52 ~ ColbyChapter 53 ~ ColbyBonus Chapter ~ Abigail Somes Jr. DedicationThis one is for the Colby who inspired the main character. And for Remy, who makes shift change so much fun. Special ThanksTo my husband, my soulmate, my prince, thank you for your unwavering support, and for at least reading the smut scenes. To R.C. Matthews for my cover. To Connie B. Dowell, my editor and blurb writer. To my faithful beta readers. And to my first official ARC team. Finally, to all the fans who are coming back for more. I couldn’t succeed without your support. IntroductionWelcome to my new series, The Wardwell Witches. This is a spin-off series from The Soulmate Call Series. It matters not if you have read the first series. However, if you haven’t read it, I do hope you go back and fall in love with the Turners.This series is primarily a romance series, yet it does contain good vs. evil. Therefore, there are darker moments and sinister antagonists.I only have two planned in this series so far, but my hope is that more emerge as I get lost in these characters.Correction, a third romance jumped at me the closer I got to the end of this story. This series will now be a trilogy for sure.Will the Wardwells run into any of the Turners? I honestly don’t know. Kenzie and Colby definitely will not. *This story touches on many issues that may cause triggers. Alcoholism, suicide, drugs, and pedophilia. Please be advised if any of these are triggers for you. *Note: The songs incorporated into this love story happen during pivotal moments. Moments where I wish copyright laws didn’t prohibit me from copying and pasting the entire song lyrics as long as I gave credit to the songwriter. If it so moves you, I recommend pausing and pulling up the songs mentioned in their entirety during these moments.Playlist “I Get to Love You” by Ruelle “When a Man Loves a Woman by Michael Bolton “Make You Feel My Love” by Adele “I Feel Good” by James Brown “A Thousand Years” by Fearless Soul “I Need You” by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill “I Got You Babe” by Sonny and Cher “Marry Me” by Train “How Long Will I Love You” by Ellie Goulding PrologueRevengeBefore you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves. ~ ConfuciusThey call me Revenge. It’s not the name my mother gave me, but it’s the only name that suits me. Their pain haunts me day and night. Their cries call out to me wherever I go. I’m left with no choice but to answer.“Tell me, dear one, who causes you to seek my services?” I asked the woman embarking on adulthood. The woman whose pain drew me to this city.I feel no sympathy for her or her tormentor. I’m not here to ease her pain. I’m here only for what I gain from her desperation.“I want to—forget. To move on, but every time I close my eyes I see his face. I smell his breath. I feel his body hovering above me.”“Who is this man you speak of?” I can almost taste the offering she will give me to satiate her need for revenge. I too must sacrifice a part of myself to complete the ritual. My sacrifices are worth it—they keep me beautiful.My patience grows thin as the wretched soul struggles to name the one who brought us to this moment. I turn to leave—a bluff—one that always works.“My uncle.” She says to my back.I wipe away the smirk of triumph that formed on my face before I turn back to face her.“You understand there’s a price to pay? What I do can’t be done for free.”She nods her head.I pull the rolled-up contract from my purse. It’s just a formality. Whether they sign or not makes no difference. Verbal consent is all I need. I prefer the drama of watching them unknowingly sign their life away.I slowly unroll the contract, for dramatic effect, mind you. I hold it open in front of her without bothering to set it on a hard surface. It makes for an awkward moment to stand in front of me to read the entire contract. If one put their pain aside for just a moment and took the time to read every word—they’d run the other way.She’s just like all the rest. Signs on the dotted line with no consideration for what she just signed.My happy dance will have to wait. I wouldn’t want her to question why her pain brings me so much joy.I quickly roll up the contract before she can change her mind.“Last chance to change your mind.”Quickly, she shakes her head side to side. “No, it’s the only way for me to find peace.”“Do you want to watch?” They always want to watch.After a nod of her head, “Take me to him,” I order.We take my car across town. She’ll have no need of