Lisha POV Skyla looks up when I enter the room; Cassandra’s mangled body is lying on the floor. I shake my head as I say, “You certainly made a mess of her.” She grins, “It's not like she didn't have it coming.” I chuckle. “Yep, don't I know it.” Skyla narrows her eyes at me, “What's wrong?” “I think Tyler was disgusted by my actions earlier.” Skyla hisses “What?” I shrug, “Nadia looked a bit like Cassandra when I was finished with her.” Skyla hooks her arm through mine as she murmurs, “Don't be angry with him, Lisha. He doesn't know half of what we went through while we were here.” I pat her arm, “I know.” When I open the door. Skyla turns me to face her and asks, “Where are we going?” I blow out a breath and whisper. “I need to find Seline.” “Why?” “Cassandra wasn't lying when she said the Seelie realm would fall into chaos without a living royal heir.” “Whats Seline got to do with anything?” I smirk, “She knows where to find the old queen's
Tyler POV What's left of the Seelie guards are huddled in a group in the center of the courtyard. Servants Seelie and Unseelie surround them, ensuring they don't move. In the distance, there are hundreds of Seelie flocking to the castle. An older man is leading them; he holds his arms in the air in a gesture of surrender just as Lisha and Skyla reach Xavier and me. Lisha frowns, “Who are they?” I shrug. “I don't know.” She turns and motions for one of the servants to come to her; the girl looks past Lisha, then shakes her head, whispering, “I don't know who they are; I have never seen them before.” Lisha rubs the back of her neck and murmurs, “There's only one way to find out what they want.” Then she turns on her heel and walks outside the castle grounds; I clench my teeth, and my jaw feels like it's about to snap as I spin around and chase after her, grabbing her arm and snarling, “What the fuck are you doing, Lisha?” She takes a deep breath and then exhales slowl
Lisha POV We have been here for two days; Tiffany is recovering from her wounds, and the last of the Seelie have pledged their loyalty to her; nothing is keeping us here now, and I can't wait to get out of this place. Tyler and I have decided to leave Tobias and fifty of our wolves at the Seelie court to help Tiffany maintain control of the realm. Neither of us trusted Samuel and thought it would be a good idea to approach Xavier and see if he could leave fifty of his vampire warriors here as well. Xavier and Skyla also need to return to the vampire realm before we all meet at my mother's home on Wednesday and enter the Unseelie lands. I am nervous. Everywhere we go, there are whispers of how much stronger Allana has become; there is a little voice inside me whispering that we can't defeat her, and if that's the case, we are all dead. The castle and grounds are quiet; everyone is still asleep. I couldn't bring myself to sleep inside those walls, so Tyler and I have spent the last t
Xavier POV I knew I could rely on keir to have everything ready when Skyla and I returned home; one hundred of my finest warriors would be prepared to leave in two days to start the journey to Allana’s realm. Keir will be coming with us this time; my domain will be safe, and none of my vampires will dare to betray me; it's not only me that they fear; everyone is wary of Skyla. I had just sat in front of the fire and poured myself a scotch when Skyla burst into the room; her eyes were wild when they met mine. The hairs on the back of my neck stand up, and nerves flutter inside me; there's something wrong; I place my glass on the table and cautiously walk toward her, asking, "What's the matter?” She takes a deep breath before answering, “Lisha, there’s something wrong with her.” I narrow my eyes at her; Skyla is hiding something from me. “What's wrong with Lisha Skyla?” “She’s weak; I can feel it, Xavier.” I hiss, “How could you possibly know that.” Skyla averts her eyes
Lisha POV Tyler only stayed in the room long enough for Sylvia to confirm that the baby and I would be ok. Sylvia said I only needed rest; I know she’s wrong; I can feel it. When Skyla arrived and told me what Xavier and her thought was happening to me, it all clicked into place; they were right; I needed to go to the Unseelie realm and stay there until this baby came into the world, and I needed to do it without Tyler, he is needed here. Tyler and I have been bickering a lot; we are both quick to anger. I know what we are about to do is playing heavily on our minds, but it's not only that; we are no longer the lovesick young children we once were; both Tyler and I have changed so much. When I was younger, and before everything that happened, I would have jumped and done anything Tyler asked of me without any questions. I suppose going through what I have has made me stronger, harder more independent, and that's where the trouble lies. I am no longer that innocent, trusting young gir
Lisha POVThis time when Xavier teleports us into the Unseelie realm, we materialize out the front of Mathew's home; as soon as Xavier knocks on the door, we are ushered inside. Mathew frowns in bewilderment as he says, “I wasn't expecting any of you for another couple of days.” Xavier inclines his head in my direction as he sits down and answers. “Lisha needed to come back sooner than the rest of us.” Mathew looks at me, asking, “Is everything alright?” Before I can say anything, Xavier cuts me off, “I have to go back; keep her safe for us.” Xavier bends, kissing me on the top of my head, and whispers,“For once in your life, stay put and stick to the plan.” I huff, “Don't worry about me; I won't leave this house until you return.” He winks and disappears outside; Mathew turns the kettle on and makes Lilly and me a cup of coffee, asking,“What's going on.” I sigh and then say, “Xavier and Skyla think the baby I am carrying is draining my magic.” He sits opposite Lilly a
Lilly POVI never thought there would be a time when I would be scared of anyone, but Lisha is starting to scare me to death. Since we arrived here, it's been like her mind is elsewhere, her eyes vacant, and the dreams, it doesn't matter if it's day or night, every time she falls asleep, she wakes up screaming and fighting against some unknown force. I can see and feel her changing; my nerves are shot, and I pray to the moon goddess every chance I get pleading with her to do something, anything to stop Lisha from falling into madness. I can't leave her. I love her too much, and in the back of my mind is the thought that Tyler will arrive tomorrow morning. Please, goddess let her hold onto her sanity until he comes, they say love conquers all, so if anyone can pull Lisha out of the pits of despair, it will be Tyler. The creaking of the trapdoor alerts me to the fact that Mathew is home; he cautiously descends the stairs, his voice hushed as he asks, “How is she doing?” I blow out a
Tyler POV The air is electrifying as my wolves prepare to leave our territory, so many of them are still holding grudges against the Unseelie, I will have to keep a tight reign on them, so this doesn't turn into a total blood bath. Mateo is the only member of my pack who is similar in size and appearance to Theo; he will be the one to lead a hundred of my wolves into Allana’s realm. If he doesn't get too close to her, we will be able to fool her for a short time, at least. Not having Lisha here is hard; I know we argue sometimes, but what couple doesn't? It's all part of getting to know each other again. Having a bit of space from each other has helped me realize that if Lisha has to stay in the Unseelie lands until she has the baby, I will stay there with her. I know Mateo will take care of my wolves until we can work something else out. This time when Xavier appeared at my side, he didn't startle me; I sensed him coming before he arrived. He raises his eyebrows in surprise, asking,