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 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

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,

Lilly POV Lisha smiled as she walked toward us; when I asked her what had happened, she frowned and said, “You saw what happened, Lilly.” I shook my head.“No, we couldn't see or hear anything.” She smirked, “That's probably for the best.” This is her answer; that's probably for the best; what the hell is that supposed to mean? I grabbed Lisha’s arm as she went to walk past me and whispered, “Are you going to me? What happened in there, Lisha?” She blew out a breath and whispered, “It's getting light, Lilly. We need to get back to Mathews.” I growled, “How the hell am I supposed to protect you if you don't tell me anything.” Lisha glanced back the way she came for a moment, then turned back to me and whispered, “When we get back to Mathew's house, I will tell you everything, but if we don't go now, someone will see us.” Lisha raised her eyebrows and inclined her head in Zane and Matthew's direction; there was no point in arguing with her any longer; her expression alone

Xavier POV Allana’s guards line the path leading up to her castle, each one holds a staff with a purple and black flag on the top of it, and Allana is standing regally at the bottom of the castle steps, a sweet smile on her face as she watches Skyla and I walk toward her. Skyla tugs on my shirt sleeve, murmuring, “You had better wipe that disgusted look off your face before we get too close to her.” I give myself a shake and remember why we are here, “She extravagant.” Skyla chuckles, “That she is; now smile sweetly for your bitch of a grandmother and lavish her with praise.” Allana takes a step closer to us, opening her arms wide; embracing Skyla and then me as she says, “I am so glad you are here; come inside, and I will give you a tour of my home.” The beauty of the castle and grounds are breathtaking; gardens are scattered everywhere, filled with flowers of every color and description imaginable. The castle itself has been constructed out of white limestone, and heav