I’d seen them out sparring a few times over the last month or so, and let’s just say Thalia really got into trying to beat the tar out of Garrett. And she was surprisingly light on her feet. A few of the other shifters were now taking turns training her. She’d be fine if Garrett decided to take a trip or even an extended absence.
That left one more person in my court. “Moira? You interested in taking a trip to the fae court once this is all over?”
Moira yawned. “I am, but I’ll need to balance that with the potential tea shop and other things.”
Meaning other people.
My phone went off again. I dug it out of my pocket and looked at the screen.
Rowan did the same.
Dread and fear filled me. “Titania made her move.”
I scrambled out of Rowan’s arms. “She’s decimating Caelan’s land.”
Dad rose. “If you’re coming, join hands and don’t let go.”
Rowan stood, followed by Garrett, Moira, Declan, and Hope. Simone wasn’t much of a fighter and stayed behind unless she was absolutely needed.
Just as Hope’s fingers touched mine, a knock on the door sounded.
“Who knocks?” Declan said with a snort. “This place is usually Grand Central Station.”
Rowan got a weird look on his face. “Moira, did you give Ethan any travel potions.”
Moira turned bright red.
I coughed to cover a laugh. Rowan dropped my fingers and went to the door. “I’m assuming you got a text, too?” he growled.
“When Caelan couldn’t reach you two lovebirds, he messaged me.” Moira’s eyes snapped to the sound of Ethan’s voice.
Oh yeah. She had it bad.
“Come on, then. We’re about to leave.”
Rowan came back into the room with Ethan on his heels. He didn’t bother greeting anyone, and his eyes went straight to Moira.
Hope nudged Declan just as he opened his mouth to probably say something dumb. Garrett’s eyebrows went high, but he was smarter than most. He kept his mouth shut. Simone openly gawked at them and then looked at me and pointed while mouthing, “what the fuck.”
Dad rolled his eyes. “Grab hands with your neighbors. We don’t know what we’re walking into.” He paused. “And also, once this is all over, no more free rides. Evie either learns how to do this herself or you guys hire an Uber.”
“Dad!”
“I’m serious,” he growled. “I’m the fae king, not a taxi service.”
“Technically, you’re supposed to be retired,” I grumbled.
“Can you all stop arguing so we can go save the life of a Lord?” Ethan asked blandly.
I slapped his hand in mine. Ethan took Moira’s, and my friend was still bright red. Once we were situated, we disappeared in a shimmer of light straight into holy mortal hell.
Chapter
Twenty-Five
CAELAN
Iwas going to die tonight. The thought hit me for the first time with such a wave of knowing, I almost sent the white flag up right then. Strange that I’d die on the coolest summer night I’d ever seen in this place. The stars were bright in the sky, and a gentle breeze rustled through the leaves of the trees standing high around us. Only a shifter could hear that noise.
