Chapter 2, The Little Sisters Summary

Watching Soledad talk with the four women apprentices, Carlos is intrigued but fearful. He has been casually acquainted for years with Lidia and Rosa, both dark and beautiful. When Lidia mentions Carlos stealing Soledad's soul, he is too tired to argue sensibly, and assumes a trial awaits. An wild animal stalks outside amidst flashes of green light. Suspecting Soledad of tricks, Carlos searches and grows angry. Rosa declares that this is "the ally," which only la Gorda can explain. She must also be present for Carlos to unwrap a package from the Nagual. The Nagual has ordered that Carlos sleep in his bed. When he awakens, Lidia and Rosa are on him, protecting him. Lidia reveals that the sisters and Pablito have moved out and do separate tasks. Only la Gorda knows where the Sorcerers have gone...