(Siobhan’s P.O.V) We reconvened at our hotel suite with Camilla and Anders, and it didn’t come as a shock that they didn’t really find much at the crime scenes they had visited today. When Preston explained what he felt at the Johnson home, Camilla and Anders were shocked to say the least. “I need to go back to Eferhile and ask King Bayard for access to the royal archives. I know there are documents there that would have the information we need.” Preston says. “Okay, we’ll get you to the portal at Hallowed Manes. It’ll drop you in Màni but I know that Tiernan can get in touch with either Luna Queen Morrigan or Alpha King Rian to let them know that you will be coming through their portal.” I state, picking up my phone to call Patrick. “I wish there were more Fae clans here in the Human Realm, it would be so much easier to portal right into Eferhile.” Preston pouts. “Not my fault you Fae are so in love with the Lunar Realm.” I say with a laugh. After a few ri

(Siobhan’s P.O.V) I couldn’t sleep last night even after my intense workout, I just couldn’t shut off my brain—anxiousness surrounding having lunch with my parents, Preston going to the Lunar Realm, and my mate. I couldn’t feel Tiernan, nor could I feel his wolf Steele, it was like he was gone but not dead. If that makes any sense. So, waking up this morning at 6 in the morning meant that I needed coffee, lots and lots of coffee. Grabbing a mug, I pour myself a generous helping of the beautiful bean juice that gives me life. Taking a sniff, I let out a sigh. “Going to make love to your coffee mug?” I hear from behind me. Turning around, I see Anders standing in the kitchen with his arms folded across his chest and an amused smile spreading across his face. “Contemplating it.” I laugh out. I call down to room service for a breakfast buffet for everyone before we get our day going. Preston is literally bouncing around the suite, excited to see th

(Tiernan’s P.O.V) After escorting Preston to our portal, Steele and I began to feel Siobhan’s panic and fear which was odd considering she was just going to be having lunch with her family. I decide that I’m going to check on her just to make sure that everything is okay and when I pull up to the house all I hear are her screams. I run into the house to see my mate curled into a ball on the floor, screaming, trying to protect herself. My scent and our skin contact calms her down after a few minutes. She burrows into me like she couldn’t be close enough to me, and it makes Steele preen in my mind. When Siobhan calms down enough, she tells her story, Brian throwing a bar stool at the wall, everyone growling and sobbing. Then Lily had to go and open her fat fucking mouth, victim-blaming Si, and causing her to leave the house and go, Goddess, knows where. You better punish this bitch before I take control and rip her fucking throat out and spit in it. “Lily, you will be spe

(Preston’s P.O.V) Using the portal at the Hallowed Manes Pack to enter the Lunar Realm in the Kingdom of Màni was going to be a highlight of my life because I get to meet the Luna Queen and Alpha King. I couldn’t help the giddy feeling and the almost girlish squeal that left my lips when Luna Queen Morrigan, belly round with their heir, greeted me with a warm smile and a handshake. “Oh, my apologies Your Majesty, I forget myself,” I state as I pull my hand from hers and quickly give a bow. “No worries, Preston, and please no formalities, it’s really annoying.” She giggles. “I’m so honored and humbled that you would be willing to escort me to Eferhile, it’s been a few years since I was last there,” I state as I offer her my arm, to walk up the stairs from the portal. “Oh please! I’m just excited to go back home and see my family. Between you and me, Rian has gone absolutely ape shit with this pregnancy.” She whispers conspiratorially in my ear. “I heard that mo grà.” A

(Siobhan’s P.O.V) After my three-day fuckfest with my mate, I really didn’t want to be near him or his disco stick anytime soon, but alas, here we are in the sitting room with my family. Awesome. “What do you guys want?” I ask, a little more harshly than I intended. “We are here because we care about you and want to know what happened,” Brian said. “You already know what happened Bri, I already told you guys what happened with Wyatt. I don’t want to open that can of worms again.” “We know we aren’t asking you to do that. We want to know what happened in your life that made it so you thought you couldn’t come to us for help.” My mother said, her voice trembling. “Nothing,” I say quickly. “Bullshit! You have barely talked to any of us in almost a decade and this is the first time you’ve been home. If it weren’t for the investigation into the kidnappings, you wouldn’t even be here right now!” Patrick yells. “You really want to know? You ready for the truth big brother