The Hedge Witch — Kristen S. Walker

When Meyra's abusive husband walked out on her, leaving behind their failing farm and a pile of gambling debts, she thought her life was over. But after selling the farm, learning magic, and becoming a trusted hedge witch in another village, she found that Jason's absence was a blessing in disguise. Until the night that he returned to claim her again. Now Meyra must fight for her life against the man who was her first love and her worst nightmare.

The second short story in the Tales of Wyld Magic series explores the role of magic and women in everyday life.