Anna led the other three back to the control room. When they arrived the three men were in a conference at one computer. All three heads jerked up and looked to see who entered. Anna bounded with a smile to stand next to Taji who stood hunched over at the back. He straightened up and opened his arms in welcome to her. "Anna says you guys found something." Christos says cutting right to the point. Amaris looked around the room. All of them were looking very tired. This constant chase was begining to wear on them. Looking at Lyle, who had come to stand next to her, he looked like he had aged 10 years in the last couple days. Lyle noticed her looking at him, and her concern must have showed on her face. His look of love and that smile that filled her with warmth and strength. She reached for his hand and gave it a squeeze before turning her attention to the others in the room. Marco had started talking and pointing to the screen. "Anna came up with the idea to use the so
The room fell silent waiting for Lyle's response to the news. Since there was none, Christos decided that they should all head to the kitchen and have some dinner. This time he surprised everyone and pulled some frozen pizzas out ansd popped them into the oven. While they were cooking, they started their planning session for the next day and started giving out night watch assignments. It was decided that they would split the night into 1 hour shifts per person with the two couples going first as a two hour block each, together. They made short work of 3 large meat lovers pizzas and one cheese pizza for Amaris, of which she only had 1 piece. The twins just about ate one whole pizza a piece, but they were very funny telling stories of when they were little and all of the crazy antics that they got up to. Amaris saw that Lyle visibly relaxed some, but did not paraticipate in the conversation. Finally the food was gone and the kitchen cleaned up. Christos showed everyone to their
After breakfast was finished, everyone pitched in to help clean up which made it go faster. The little group all moved to the living room in which Christos had spoken with Amaris and Lyle the night before. She noticed, upon entering that the tapestries were gone, but some of the maps were still there. Christos walked over to stand next to the table and everyone stood around it to hear what he had to say. "Amaris. While you were resting last night, we were able to confirm that the king did indeed find that relic that he had been looking for. It was unearthed somewhere in the mountains. We still do not know exactly what it is or what it can do. We do believe that Anna is right in believing that whatever it is, they used it on Marco. If it almost killed you just trying to help him, imagine what it would do to you if they used it on you. We would like to keep you here for now under guard, while a few of us go out to the King's palace and try and see if we can find out what it is
She had not been able to say goodbye, nor had she been able to talk to Lyle since before they spoke with Christos. Amaris got out of bed and headed to the bathroom. She turned the light on and closed the door. As she walked by the mirror she saw writing on the mirror that simply said 'Sorry'. Amaris froze looking at the mirror. "Anna!" was all she could get out. Anna came running in to the bathroom in a flash. "What? What is it? Mari?" Anna said putting her arms on Amaris'. "He thinks that all of this is his fault." Amaris said. "Is that why I can't feel his emotions? Is he cutting me off?" Anna looked like she was confused. "What do you mean that you can't feel his emotions? There is no way that I know of that would allow him to shut off the emotional link that mates have." Anna seemed concerned now. "Lets go ask Marco. I don't know enough about this kind of thing to know for sure if there is something wrong." Anna wrapped her arms around Amaris and gave her a
"Here sweetie. Drink some of this. It will help." Anna was handing her a tea cup. Amaris had not even noticed Anna leaving. The aroma of the tea brought her back to her senses as she recognized the scent. It was her grandmother's tea that she used to drink to relax her and help keep the nightmares away. "I contacted mom and dad and Gran. I hope you don't mind that I told them what is going on. Gran suggested that I make this for you. She talked me through it. I need to write this one down. It smells amazing." Anna was kneeling on the floor in front of Amaris. The fire in the grate was burning, and the room was dark. The only light coming from the fire. Anna watched Amaris sip some of the tea, and then reached over and grabbed a tray off the chair behind her. She pulled the side table forward and used it as a make shift table. She had brought sandwiches and cookies. They ate sandwiches and watched the fire dance and crackle. They both sat together on the floor leani
"What is it that you are not telling me?" Amaris looked between the three of them. Marco rolled his eyes as the other two stood and looked at the floor. "Amaris. Once werewolves mate, they have cycles much like the real wolf. We are not sure if this will even apply to you. There are no instances of this occuring in the records anywhere, so we have no idea if this will affect you or not." Marco said getting fast as he went. Amaris was now getting frustrated. She put her hands on her hips. "What may affect me? I already turn into a wolf. What else happens after you find your mate?" Anna looked between the two men and knew that was as straight an answer as they were going to give Amaris. Anna sighed. "Sweetie there is no easy way to say this. We go into heat." Amaris looked incredulous. "What like the yeowling cat who wakes the whole neighborhood a few times a year when she is looking for a mate. That type of in heat?" Anna made a face. "Well yes but wolf style. Not
Anna and Amaris finally went upstairs to get what they needed. It was dark and quiet up there. Amaris went to the living room where Marco and Christos had been working, but it was dark and no one was in there. The computer, maps, and tapestries were all gone as well. "Where did they go?" Anna said looking around. "We have moved our command post and all the guard posts outside the grounds. We need to keep all the unmated males out of scent range. I have a few mated males that I was able to call in to do the closest watches, but I really do not have that many of my men who are mated. Price of being a military man. You are mostly hanging out with other military men. We are able to monitor the house and grounds remotely with cameras. The whole place is wired for sound and video everywhere except the bathrooms and the freezers." Christos chuckled into their minds. "Do you have eyes in the panic room as well?" Amaris asked. "No. That room has no cameras or microphones. Ther
Anna reached up and grabbed her head. "Ugh. No one told me that there would be a migraine. It's a wonder there are any werewolves at all. If all the females feel like this there would not be any babies." she complained. She walked to the bathroom to see if there was anything in there that would help her headache. Amaris was still standing in the same place that Anna left her when she came out. She looked lost. "Mari? Are you alright?" Amaris nodded woodenly. "What happens if he doesn't come?" Amaris said looking at Anna . Anna stopped walking and thought about it for a moinute. "I guess it just goes away and then you guys will have to try again another time." Anna walked over to Amaris. "We will get through this. It is a normal part of werewolf life. One we are both just learning about, but we will get through this. And right now what I need to get through this is a gallon of water to take these meds and because I am so thirsty I feel like I just walked through the S