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‘You mean vampires,’ Sky said in a small voice.
‘Vampires, werewolves, who knows what else? I didn’t even realise there were such things as reapers, did you? Not,’ I added uncertainly, ‘that reapers are a threat. I don’t think they are anyway.’
They were all watching me with suspicion in their eyes.
‘What are you saying, Wulfram?’ Hector asked eventually.
‘I’m saying, I think it’s time. I think we found the round table for a reason. Arthur didn’t just rest on his laurels when the sword and Excalibur presented themselves to him. He went out into the world with his knights—’
‘Who weren’t really knights at all,’ Celeste reminded me.
‘No, they weren’t,’ I said. ‘They were members of the Pendragon Alliance, dedicated to keeping the peace and making sure everyone was safe from magical threats. And that’s what I think I need to do. Reform the Alliance. Be prepared for any threats that may occur in the future. Make sure we keep the peace so that none of us has to go through, ever again, the kind of anxiety we’ve had to face these last few months.’
‘You’re restarting the Pendragon Alliance?’ Keely said slowly.
‘I know it’s a lot to take in,’ I said apologetically, ‘but I honestly feel this is what I’m meant to do. And what I want to know is, would any of you like to join me?’
There was a stunned silence as they all absorbed this information.
‘Well,’ Keely said, ‘I’m in, naturally.’
‘You don’t have to,’ I began but she gave me an exasperated look.
‘Of course I do! I told you, I have your back and you have mine. We’re in this together and we always will be. If you’re determined to do this then I’m with you. Don’t even think about trying to talk me out of it.’
I shook my head, amazed as always by her loyalty and love. ‘Thank you,’ I said softly.
She looked over at Harley. ‘You’re in, too, right?’
Harley exchanged glances with Killian. She looked a bit embarrassed, and I had a feeling Keely was going to be disappointed.
‘I’m sorry,’ she said, addressing me rather than her twin. ‘I don’t want to let you down, but Killian and I have plans of our own.’
‘What sort of plans?’ Keely demanded.
‘The school,’ Killian explained. ‘We’ve been talking it over with Sirius and Trinity, and well, they’re looking for a fae teacher, and I guess I fit the bill.’
‘You, a teacher?’ Aidan gasped. ‘Wow!’
‘All right, all right.’ Killian grinned. ‘Time for me to be the responsible married man, I reckon.’
‘We both love the island,’ Harley said, a faint plea for understanding in her voice. ‘We’ve spoken to Sid and Betty about it, and they’re thrilled. Sid’s looking forward to a long and happy retirement in the little cottage we’re planning to set up there. Killian loves being on his boat and we both need to find a purpose. You know how much I’ve missed my job. Well, Sirius and Trinity have said they’ll need a school librarian, and that I’m the perfect person for the role.’
‘I’ll be teaching, taking the kids on boat excursions, and running errands to the mainland when necessary,’ Killian added. ‘It’s the perfect solution for us. Harley needed a more normal life, which scared the pants off me at one point, but this… Well, it sounds like the kind of life I could really enjoy, too, and I know Harley will be happy with all those books.’ He grinned. ‘Besides, I can’t think of a more worthy cause than teaching fae kids to trust witch kids, can you?’
‘No,’ I said, smiling. ‘I really can’t. I think it will be perfect for both of you. I wish you both every happiness.’
‘I can’t believe it,’ Keely said. ‘You’re serious? You don’t want to be part of the Pendragon Alliance?’
‘If you ever need us, we’ll be there,’ Harley promised quickly. ‘You know that, right? But we want a different sort of life now. Please be happy for us.’
Keely was speechless for a moment. ‘I—I—’ She put her arms around her twin. ‘Of course I’m happy for you. It will be amazing, and I know you two will love life on the island.’
‘Thank you,’ Harley said gratefully.
‘Trinity and I will be busy with the school,’ Sirius said regretfully. ‘And to be honest, I don’t think I’ll be much use with this leg anyway.’
‘You’re a gifted witch,’ I told him. ‘You’d be a lot of use. Even so, I can see you have other priorities now and that’s fine. You’re a member of the High Council as well as setting up this school. I didn’t really expect you to join me. Don’t worry.’
