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“About the same time I got the tattoo.” He patted his chest. “A couple decades ago, I’d been in a close up battle with three Invictus pair and one of the vampires wore rings. Damn, they hurt when he fought. Afterward, I was bruised like I’d never been before. I made the decision then and there to
add them to my uniform.”
She looked him up and down. “It’s pretty intimidating.” And other things she didn’t need to mention or she’d end up in his arms again.
Checking her internal clock, she could tell it was almost two-thirty. Her heartrate jumped. “We should probably head to the Dauphaires.”
“Yep. You still feel confident about the de-spelling process?”
She drew in a ragged breath, more from excitement than anything else. “I do, but I’ll need to be in a meditative state. Will you have Guardsmen nearby for protection? Because I’m thinking you’ll need to be guarded if you’re supporting me.”
“Already thought of that. I’ll have a dozen of my most powerful warriors standing watch.”
“Then we’re ready.”
“We are.”
Now that the time had come, Regan felt tense and jumpy as though electricity flowed through her veins, but in a really good way. Angus was right; taking charge rocked.
~ ~ ~
Ian flew Regan directly to the granite outcrop that overlooked Dark Gorge. The mist closest to them had the same disrupted appearance from Regan’s earlier efforts. The rest looked intact, but he couldn’t help but wonder if Margetta had inadvertently discovered this disturbed part of her spell.
Whatever the case, the die was cast and there was nothing more to do than to let the plan unfold.
Just past 2:30, with his plans in place, he saw no reason not to involve Ben. He pathed him then gave a quick rundown on what was happening.
He expected Ben to be pissed at him for not including him, but Ben responded, I totally get your need for secrecy. I’d suspected for a long time someone was leaking information to the Ancient Fae, but I had the worst time thinking it was any of our Guardsmen.
Same here. He and Ben had always had similar attitudes and views, one reason he trusted Ben as he did. Why don’t you head out here? We’re about to engage the enemy.
You know there’s nowhere else I want to be.
Ian gave him his position. Ben was a quick flyer and it wouldn’t take him but a few minutes to join Ian.
And the offensive starts at three?
Yes.
Is Regan with you right now?
For the moment. But once she’s destroyed Margetta’s spell, I’m planning to move her to the south side of Dark Gorge. I’ll have a couple of our warriors guarding her.
Sounds like you have everything in hand. And Ian, this is exactly what we’ve needed to do for a long time. I’ll see you in a few.
Reverting his attention to Regan, he pathed, Everything’s set with Ben. He’s on his way.
Was he upset you hadn’t involved him initially?
Not really. I think he trusts my judgment. He held her gaze. Are you ready for this?
Absolutely.
He could feel her energy rising and he could relate. Whatever this was for Regan, he was going into battle and his warrior nerves were hopping, ready to go.
He moved in behind her as he had earlier when she’d first experimented with breaking down the initial layer of mist. He sensed her drop into her meditative process as she relaxed against him.
I want you to wait before you sink too far, he pathed. I want the Guardsmen in place who I’ve assigned to protect both you and me while you’re working on the counter-spell.
