Phoenix Maplewood What if the witches wrote the book

She gasped when he admitted that, should he not follow this Heda's instructions, his life might be forfeit. Immediately she wanted to pull him into the safety of Donnelaith, because surely any pack that so threatened its hopeful joiners was not a safe one. But to do so would threaten Donnelaith, placing them at the mercy of Blackrock Depths to serve as their protector. She misliked it every way the cards fell. I fear for you, dear Arch, but I will not try to sway you, she murmured. Know that I will vouch for you if you ever seek a home at Donnelaith, though. You have been good to me. It hurt her so, to be unable to protect those she called friends. Alas, she was weak, and could not offer them the bodily protection she yearned to give.