The Book of Magic

To save Ian, Vincent buys Draco tree bark and leaves for a cure called Dracaena draco. Sally applies washcloths with Draco bark all over Ian. The mixture is red. Franny puts a towel over Ian’s penis, which is not affected by the hex. Sally gives him some of the Draco leaf elixir to swish in his mouth and spit out. Franny soaks the poppet and the bird’s heart in rubbing alcohol and then tears apart the poppet. She feels like the magic is from a book, not from a bloodline witch. She tosses the bird bones outside and recites an incantation while burning the red thread that tied the bones in a little bundle beside the poppet. Then, she writes the incantation on four pieces of red paper and puts them in the corners of the room.

While they wait for everything to take effect, Sally and Franny sit on chairs next to Ian’s bed and watch him. Knowing that Sally loves birds, Franny thinks Ian’s crow tattoo is a sign that he’s her beloved. Sally says she just wants his help to find Kylie. Ian’s breathing becomes easier, and he can drink chamomile tea on his own.