Beast Becomes Her – Crystal Seitz

Nils grins. “Let me search Aunt Hel’s spell books later this evening while she’s eating. As long as I can find the list of ingredients, I should be able to finish brewing one for you by tomorrow night. Come by the greenhouse before dinner.” “That’s perfect. I’ll invite Tala and Isaac to dinner, saying I want to apologize.”

“And instead you’ll get his confession,” Nils says slowly. I nod. “Exactly.” As soon as classes are over, I head for the witch campus. It’s pouring again today, but this time I’m prepared. Now I’m really glad Patricia insisted I bring an umbrella with me. I double-check the text from Nils, my screen already damp with humidity.

Should be ready soon. Swing by after class. I look around the witch campus, searching for the greenhouse. Witches are everywhere: on their way to the library, the dining hall, or their dorms. For a moment, I see Emilía walking among them. As soon as I blink, she vanishes. I haven’t been back here since the séance.

Nibbling on a nail, I spot a familiar face among the witches. “Irina,” I call, jogging over to her. “H-hi, Edith.” She clutches her umbrella so hard her knuckles turn white. “W-what brings you here?” “I’m just looking for Nils,” I say. “Where is the greenhouse?” “Over there.” She tips her chin to the left, opposite of the way I was heading. “S-Sorry, I have to go.” Before I can even thank her, Irina dashes toward the library.

She must really believe I’m the killer. Shaking my head slowly, I head for the greenhouse. Once Isaac confesses, I’ll be able to clear my name. I should hurry, but I’m nervous about seeing Nils again after he tried to kiss me. Should we talk about it? It didn’t seem like he wanted to yesterday. He apologized and quickly changed the subject. But I should make sure he knows I only want to be friends. A relationship is the last thing I want.

I start chewing on one of my cuticles while I walk. What if I accidentally offend Nils, though? If he likes me, rejecting him could hurt his feelings. Or worse. I can’t help but think of Jason and how he reacted when I told him no. The greenhouse glass is fogged and gleaming wet with the downpour.

Humidity dampens my cheeks as I step inside. Raindrops pelt the roof, pinging off the glass and trailing down the sides of the greenhouse like tears. Everywhere I look, plants blossom and grow wild, but I don’t see anyone around. “Hello?” I say. “Edith?” Nils pops out of a side room and smiles. “You’re just in time. It’s nearly done.”

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Provide your email again so we can register this ebook and send you more of what you like to read. You will continue to receive exclusive offers in your inbox. 1kitap1.com/en 1kitap1.com/en Description 1 1kitap1.com/en For any girl who was taught to fear her own anger, this one is for you. 1kitap1.com/en AUTHOR’S NOTE Beast Becomes Her explores feminine rage and toxic masculinity. As such, it deals with sensitive topics, especially surrounding domestic violence and abuse.

These are important issues to me and ones I’ve tried to handle with compassion, but I realize they may be challenging for some readers. Please take care of yourself when reading, whether you need frequent breaks or even to set the book aside. If you are or have been in an abusive relationship, you’re not alone. I see you, and I hope this book can offer some solace and strength.

Similarly, if you know someone who is in an abusive relationship, I hope reading Edith’s journey to understanding her mother can offer insight and empathy. For more resources and support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline offers free and confidential support 24/7: text START to 88788, call 1-800-799- SAFE(7233), or chat online at TheHotline.org.

With much love, Crystal 1kitap1.com/en CHAPTER ONE EDITH Knives always make me nervous. Metal gleams as Jim lifts the knife in his large fist and slices into his slab of ham. In his every movement, no matter how innocuous, I see the possibility of violence. But the man sitting across the table is not my dad, I remind myself. My dad is dead. I don’t have to fear him anymore. Jim smiles, exposing coffee-stained teeth. “Everything okay, Edith?”

My foster father’s voice is smooth and easy, my name familiar in his mouth. I’ve lived with him and his wife for nine years, but I doubt either one remembers what terrible anniversary September 15 marks. My parents’ murder-suicide took place ten years ago today. If Jim remembered, he wouldn’t be asking me if everything is okay. He would know it’s not.

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