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“No,” a forced chuckle comes from her. “But I guess there’s nothing I can do about it. He’s coming with his army and it’s either fight or let him take me. Neither option is great, but I sure as hell don’t want to go back and become what he wants. Sorry Maverick.” I can’t help but notice the way she looks at him with a sad expression.
“Never be sorry. That man’s not my father any longer. He needs to die and we’re going to make sure it happens. In a painful way.” She pulls from my hold and shoots straight into his arms.
Turning away from them to the others, allowing them a small moment together. I would do anything to erase the memories of the horror his father put them through.
“ Okay so Miles, Hunter, Shay, and myself are in one group in location A. Beba, Nolan, Sebastian, Kael, and Jack in location B. Miguel, Damien, Landry, Tala, and Jael in location C. That will put us in a circular perimeter at the center. They’re coming for Shay and Beba and we wanted to keep them in the center. The others will be layered out to the perimeter of the wards. By the time they get to us, they’ll be thinned out.” The others are hanging on my words, just as eager for this to be over as me.
“So, let's get into place, be ready and kick some ass,” booms from Shay behind us, lightening the mood we’re all feeling.
“Well, you heard the lady. Let’s kick some fucking ass.” A chorus of hell yeah’s goes up at my words.
We’d been in position for over an hour, the sun was long gone now, and nothing had happened. The patrols have reported no disturbances along the perimeter, but I had a sinking feeling in my gut. A nagging feeling that wouldn’t leave me. They were coming, hell, I really thought they were already here, just out of sight waiting for the perfect moment to attack.
Time passes, and nothing happens. I’m about to pull some of the forces back to let them rest until later. Before I can even shift to send the message out to the pack, a large explosion to the north rocks us, just as another one goes off to the west.
Game time!
I quickly shift and howl, alerting any wolf who hasn’t shifted to do it now. Another explosion rocks us. Shay grabs ahold of me and teleports us to the front, just behind our forces, so we can see what’s going on. We’d practiced earlier to ensure she could do it since she was having doubts.
My worst fears come to light. He has a fucking army and they’re beating away at the wards. Breaking down the barrier little by little until eventually, they’ll be able to break through.
Maverick showed us pictures of his father so we would know what he looked like. I scan the enemy forces looking for him, but I don’t see him. I know he’s here though, there’s no way he would miss this and leave it to chance to not succeed. And I bet wherever he is, that asshole Hugo is with him. I should have killed him when I had the chance. I link with Hunter, so he knows what’s going on.
“They’re here alright and trying to break through the wards. I don’t see his dad or that Hugo prick, but I know they’re here somewhere.”
“Are the wards still holding?”I can tell he’s getting antsy, his high-pitched voice a dead giveaway.
“We’re going to head back.”
I cut the link and quickly shift so I can talk to Shay, her eyes going wide at my nude body now on display. I can feel her need; it’s just as strong as mine but now isn’t the time or place.
“Okay love, we’re going to head back. They’re eventually going to break through, and I need you away from the front line.”
She looks past me, her eyes going wide in shock. “Umm, they already have.”
Turning to look behind me at her words, I see what she’s talking about. Their onslaught on the wards with their own magic and bombs has chipped away a hole big enough for their army to slowly rush in a couple at a time. They were smart in their attack, sending the most powerful magic wielders first.
"Let’s get back and get ready,” I tell her before quickly shifting and letting Hunter know. He’ll shift and tell the others so they’ll be ready.
“Okay, here we go,” she says as she lays her hand on me and teleports us back, dropping us right where we were, to begin with.
Shifting back to my human form, Hunter quickly throws me a towel to wrap around my waist, covering my manhood.
“Thank fuck. I sure as hell didn't want your dick in my face. That sucker's a fucking beast and should have its own zip code. My hat goes off to Shay for being able to take it,” Miles jokes, but my wolf growls in anger at how he’s talking to my mate.
“Fuck off, man, and don’t talk to my mate that way. They’re here and have broken through the wards, spilling through as quickly as they can with their best magic wielders in the front, acting as a barrier so the rest can get through safely. We stay here, hold our ground, and be ready. Hunter, run and tell the others, then get your ass back here,” I both inform and order at the same time, before removing the towel and shifting back.
Damien
Hunter just delivered the news. They are definitely here and inside the wards. I guess our people were holding strong in the front because none of them had made their way back to us yet.
We’re poised and ready, constantly scanning the area. The front line is about five miles from us, with each line of defense a mile from them. Our goal was if any were to make it through each line of defense, they would come up against our forces who weren’t fatigued from fighting. It was a solid plan; we thought.
I see a flash of light out of my periphery and a group of men appears. Fuck me, he has people who do transport spells. Landry lets out a piercing whistle to alert the others. Fuck, there could be more being transported in than just these. Not wanting them to get the upper hand to move any further, we charge.
I call on my magic and begin manipulating the earth, using it to form balls of dirt to throw at them, as well as sending branches of trees flying at them. My power isn't as strong as the others but I can manipulate the earth, shapeshift and use glamor. Thankfully, Tala stocked me with some magic potion balls to use as well.
As we race forward, it appears there are only magic users among the group. Landry beats me to them, being faster in wolf form, and takes down the man in front. He’s standing on his torso as he sinks his teeth into the man's neck and rips out a chunk. I catch someone coming from the side, arms raised ready to attack Landry. Kael immediately shoots off a blast of fire in his direction, making a direct hit and setting him on fire. Landry takes the opportunity to sink his teeth in again, this time around the guy's neck, ripping his head off. Blood spews everywhere, but all I can think is two down.
