A Daughter's Blood

Annalyse

“You are aware that by giving him your blood, you may also transfer some of your Astrydian ability to him as well?”, KIng Arvand asked.

“Yes.”, I answered. “And what better man to give them to? He served my father faithfully, has loved my mother and kept me safe and protected all of these years. He should have been a born Astrydian as far as I’m concerned.” I said.

My dad pulled me to him in a quick hug. “Thank you, Lyse. It’s been my honor and privilege.”, he said quietly.

Chase and King Arvand looked on, Chase turning to his father.

“They are both remarkable.”, he said with a small smile.

“Yes. They are.”, King Arvand answered.

“Alright then. Now that that’s settled, let’s get this show on the road!”, Chase said.

“How do you feel, Dad? Are you ready?”, I asked my dad.

“Fine and yes.”, he said with a wink as we headed out the door toward the back grounds of the pack house to begin the ceremony.

Outside, the night was warm. It seemed as though everyone from the territory was