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He looked around for Aralynn and saw her high in the cavern, toward the ceiling. Will you be safe?
Yes. I already know I can outrun her.
Contact me as soon as you’re free of her.
Will do.
With that, Aralynn whipped toward the eastern tunnel that led to the waterfall. She created her former and very powerful violet wind. She flew straight at Margetta then clipped her hard. Margetta fell to the stone floor, but rose almost as swiftly, cursing loudly.
She took the bait and went after Aralynn.
With Margetta gone, quiet filled the cavern. All six Invictus were now dead and the ruling mastyrs were breathing hard and working on self-healing. Because Aralynn had left, his shield dissipated quickly.
He didn’t waste time, but contacted Harris for back-up. He briefed him quickly and ordered several squads dispatched to Dracut Falls immediately. Within minutes, any vampire Guardsman or Brigade shifter in the area would be rerouted to Stone’s position. If Margetta returned, they’d be ready for her.
Harris would also call for a troll removal team to care for the dead Invictus.
Stone turned his attention to the mastyrs.
Gerrod drew close and planted his hand on Stone’s shoulder. “Thank you, Brother.”
“Of course.” But his gaze shifted to the place where Margetta had followed Aralynn in pursuit. He couldn’t help but worry. The woman he wanted to bond with was being pursued by the Ancient Fae.
Ethan moved to stand in front of Stone, Quinlan with him. “How the hell did you find us? We were dining in a private room in a restaurant in Grochaire Realm, Margetta showed up and suddenly we were here. We had no way to contact anyone.”
Stone forced his attention back to the men. Each was sweating heavily besides being bruised, cut up, and branded. But they were already healing themselves.
“How did I find you?” He debated exactly how much to tell them since he didn’t want to reveal that elf-lord power was involved. “Because of Aralynn. I know I’ve talked about her.”
The men nodded. Quinlan said, “She’s the one who gets the fae visions, though she’s mostly wolf. That’s a helluva lot of power.”
“It is.” He felt the need to twist events around a little. “But tonight, when she got the vision of the three of you, she touched me. The moment she did, I saw the vision as well, that you were here, behind Dracut Falls.”
Gerrod’s serious blue eyes pierced him. “The power of the Nine Realms is moving through Tannisford, isn’t it?”
He’d said it exactly right. “Aralynn is a blood rose.”
At that moment, he felt Aralynn tap on his pathing frequency. He lifted his hand toward the mastyrs. “Hold on. She’s reporting in.” He switched to telepathy. Everything okay?
I made it fine to Ferrenden Peace. Like last time, I was able to lose her pretty fast.
He released a heavy sigh. He hadn’t even been aware he’d been holding his breath. That’s good news. I’m wrapping things up here with the mastyrs. Harris is sending troops in as we speak.
I’ll wait to hear from you.
Good deal.
He felt her end the communication and he reverted his attention to the men.
All three of them were smiling.
“Is everything okay?” Ethan asked, showing all his big teeth, the handsome bastard that he was.
“She’s fine. She’s back in Ferrenden Peace, safe and sound. She lost Margetta just a few miles out.”
“Good to hear.” Quinlan nodded. Though usually dour, his lips had an upward slant as well. “So, she’s a blood rose.”
Stone nodded. “That she is.”
