“I’m ready to return,” Enrique says as Dad picks up the two bags of tomes and Enrique opens a portal.
Theo snickers, slinging an arm around my shoulders. “Damn. So can I still tell him?”
“No,” I say.
“So, about what you said, I don’t think I’m the queen in a game of chess,” Dante remarks.
Theo grins. “Well, you’re the most powerful. Do you see yourself as the king, cus I’m definitely a knight.”
Dante smiles faintly. “I’m just a pawn.” With those words, he steps through the portal.
Theo shrugs, but I frown. Dante covers up his emotions well, but I can sense the underlying sadness that burdens his shoulders.
Heaven and Sienna approach us, and Sienna smiles at Theo. “That was really brave of you,” she says as she stands on my other side, and I place my hand on her waist, giving it a gentle squeeze.
“That I am,” Theo replies smugly.
“I’m impressed,” Heaven says, tossing her hair over her shoulder, casting an approving gaze at Theo before she walks through the portal.
I take a deep breath before I look through the portal, smiling at the familiar woods of the Blood Moon Pack.
Home.
Say You’re Mine
Sienna
My heart is pounding with nerves as Jayce’s family meets us. I suddenly feel self-conscious and nervous when I shouldn’t, but it’s like the first time I’m meeting them; it kind of will be when he tells them about us.
My stomach churns, nausea settling at the reminder of my promise to Helios.
“Sienna!” I blink when Aunty Raven hugs me, and I hug her back, my cheeks heating up.
“Hi,” I say politely.
She grins up at me before motioning us to follow. “I’m so glad you all came here. You know, usually it’s at Kia’s place. It’s nice having everyone come here.”
“Well, this time it’s kind of our deal,” Carter says. “The Deimos Bloodline.”
“So, the mission was a success,” Grandpa Elijah says as he leads the way towards the Westwood Mansion. We all follow, and Jayce stays in step with me. I’m close to him, close enough to feel the heat of his body, but it’s not enough.
“Yeah, we’re all alive,” Artemis replies.
“You need to go straight to the infirmary. Your father won’t be happy to see you in that state.”
“Dad will be fine.” She waves it off.
We reach the mansion shortly after. The rustic décor and wooden design of the interior, with huge fires, give the mansion a very romantic, cosy atmosphere. It’s so different from the Rossi Mansion; it has a magical vibe that’s much more in touch with nature than home.
We greet Grandma Red and Robyn before we’re told to go shower before dinner is ready.
Allie has already disappeared. “You’re all staying the night, correct?” I hear Grandma Red ask Uncle Liam.
“Yes, we’re here with the books until we decide what’s next,” he replies quietly.
“I’ll bring you all some clothes,” Aunty Raven says as she runs up the steps, taking 2 at a time.
“Come on, I’ll show you to our room,” Jayce murmurs as he motions for me to follow. I nod and follow him up the stairs. He stops when Katara runs over to him.
