It had taken almost a week for John to get Logan onboard to allow Khalid to visit Sakina. Sakina hadn’t managed to cause more trouble since the last time we saw her. But then again, she’s been in a straitjacket this whole time. Hard to cause trouble without your hands. They don’t even let her hands-free when they bring her food. I had tried to object to this treatment. But Logan was having none of it. He said my sister was a piece of shit who behaved worse than an animal. And therefore, she can eat like the monstrous animal she is. Was hard to argue with him after that. I guess I should be glad he’s even feeding her. Finally, today was the day that Logan agreed we could bring Khalid to see her. “Khalid, I expect you to behave. I do not want you giving her any indications  or secret communications.” John warned as he put a blindfold over my nephew's eyes.

It was exhilarating riding on Irving’s back. And unlike last time, we aren’t rushing off to danger. This time there is no one trying to kill anyone. It’s just us out here in nature. It’s been a long time since I’ve been camping. I can at least be sure this camping trip will be more memorable than my camping during college. I can only assume spending more time in nature will be something we do more often. Especially if I develop a wolf spirit. Twice a month, I’ll be able to shift and run through the forest with Irving at his side.  I blinked as we came to a stop in a clearing. It was obviously a place that has seen campers in the past. “It’s beautiful out here.” I commented as I slipped off Irving’s back. The space had obviously been cleared, but I could still see native flowers poking out around the surrounding cedar trees that surrounded the space. 

You know the saying ‘slept like the dead.’ I think that’s an accurate term for how I slept. I was so drained of energy I barely remember returning to my human form. I was a little disoriented when I felt the cold air, followed by John’s voice telling me to wake up. The sun was barely over the horizon. We had a late and hectic night. I am sore all over. ‘What is this strange feeling? Why do I feel panicked and incredibly pissed off? That’s not my emotions. Nova? Are you panicking and pissed?’ I questioned, trying to place the feelings. Nova yawned, stretching as she got to her feet. ‘Nope. I was having a happy dream about Irving biting the back of my neck while he fucked me hard.’ she sighed longingly. This was going to take getting used to. ‘Okay. So it wasn’t your emotions. So then…’ I didn’t have to finish the thought as John made it clear they came from hi

For a moment, he stopped. Yellow eyes narrowed at me before growling and spitting out the leg, taking a step in my direction. Does this boy want to challenge me? Oh, this is not the time or place for his shit. “KURT STEPHAN ADLER, YOU WILL STAND DOWN! GODRIC! STAND DOWN NOW!” I commanded but readied for a fight. Kurt launched himself at me in a blind rage. I was quick to catch him, stopping him from clamping his jaw into my shoulder. “I know you are angry. I know you are in pain. I know you are afraid. I’m all those things too. But they will be okay. Isis will be okay. Mikali healed her.” I offered calm assurances as he snarled, trying to bite me. But as I said, Isis would be okay, and Mikali healed her, the fight slowly left him. Godric whimpered. ‘Really?’ Godric questioned. “Yes. I sent one of Sarael’s guards to watch over her as she was transported to the

I sniffled, trying to hold in my own tears. In the end, I hated my sister for what she’d become and what she had done. But she was still my big sister. She was my family, and there was so much of my past connected to her. And it wasn’t all bad. My childhood may not have been the average childhood, but it was good and happy at times.“Sarael…” John softly cooed. I suddenly became aware he was holding me. My sister was a monster, and I know he hated her, but he’s holding me, letting me use him for comfort as I sobbed into his chest. Shedding tears not for the woman she was at the end but for the big sister she was in the past. I was going to miss my sister. “I’m… yeah..” Colby uneasily spoke as he ducked out of the room. I can imagine it wouldn't be comfortable for an outsider. Standing there abs