Needing to set a scene for James and his wife to wake up to, we had to get them both back to their apartment. A cozy house about a kilometer from the main building. We discovered they both moved about with a small car that looked like a golf cart with bigger tyres. Evanore and I drove the small car, while Anastasios Martas walked by the side, matching our speed. There was no way he could fit into the cart but that didn't stop me from feeling guilty especially since he had to carry Mrs. Brown too. The car was too small and could only carry two passengers. He didn't seem to mind though. I suspect he was just content to be anywhere around Evanore. I smiled to myself when Evanore reached out to touch him, smoothing out her palm down his side. I heard the guardian let out a low sound that sounded something between a purr and a grunt. I was so glad Evanore had someone like him to look out for her. She was getting stronger by the minute and I knew it was all thanks to Anastasios
As soon as we got back to the house, Anastasios Martas ushered Evanore away, insisting she needed to rest. I noted the entire place looked normal, the front door was back in place and I assumed the hole in my kitchen wall would have disappeared too. I suppose there was an advantage to having two immortal witches under my roof. The foyer was empty now and I couldn't perceive the guardians downstairs. Thinking they had all taken my advice on taking a break, I placed an open palm on Saraya's back and shepherded her up the stairs. She clung to my side, pressing her face to my skin. We both shared a bath and took turns helping to wash each other's hair. Kneeling in front of her, I framed her hips and shut my eyes as she poured shampoo into my hair and worked up a lather. I tried to not think of my position and her full luscious breast pointed at my face. After a while, I gave in and first nuzzled the pinkish, beaded peaks with my nose, listening to her breath catch with pleasure.
Leaving Saraya to rest in the room, I went downstairs to see if the guardians were ready for us to head back to our realm. The foyer was still empty but when I peered into the kitchen I saw that Raedwulf Lykaon was there with his mate. She was sitting on the work table while he stood in front of her, feeding her something from a plate with one hand while his other hand held her wrists to her naked lap. She had changed her clothes to another of the many clothes I bought for Saraya – a simple sundress I figured she could wear in the house. It was a bit lose on the girl and considering she was just rescued that was understandable. Her hair was tangled free now and framed her small cute face. I figured she couldn’t be more than twenty years of human age. "I can feed myself you know," she said and her voice carried a little annoyance but I could perceive that the animosity between the two a few hours ago was no more. Raedwulf Lykaon's scent was now mingled with hers, which meant he ha
"It is time," Dane said into my ear. I opened my eyes, peering into his beautiful eyes. He smiled. "I'm sorry, I promise I will let you sleep after this." I reached up to frame his face, searching his intense eyes, and then kissed him. He took over instantly, running his fingers through my hair, and devouring me. When he groaned, I giggled. "Rain check?" I said. He nodded and kissed me thoroughly before lifting me off the bed. "Should I go and get Evanore and Anastasios Martas?" I asked as he ushered me down the corridor. "Everyone is downstairs, love," he replied. The guardians were all standing about in the foyer when we climbed down the stairs. Evanore, as expected, was standing with Anastasios Martas in a corner of the room. Raedwulf Lykaon was with his mate and a lovely pair of green eyes, met mine with ardent curiosity, I smiled at her. She gave me an awkward one. "Hi. I'm Saraya…" I said as I walked to meet the two after giving Evanore a hug and giving Anastasios M
We portal back to the house but this time, Saraya took us to the woods just a few meters from the house. She looked back immediately after we got through and I did as well, noting she was ensuring Raedwulf Lykaon and his human passed through the portal just fine. The guardian engulfed her in his arms, and she clung to him like a child. I watched her body shake and he gently rubbed her back, murmuring soothingly to her. When he saw us looking at them, he raised a thumb in reassurance. Saraya nodded and kept walking. "I have heard tales about the Central Northlands but never been here. It is true it is an endless winter night with the stars shining the brightest," she said as if to herself. "I think it is beautiful," Evanore said. "But to live endlessly with no ray of the sun… not feeling the heat on the skin…" "A perfect place for the creatures of the night…" a guardian said. "Indeed," Evanore replied. "Do you ever get tired of it, Commander?" one guardian asked. "Central
I obviously haven't gotten used to the time difference in both realms. It felt like we have been away from the children for days when over here it had just been a few minutes. I supposed that explained the children's baffled look when I rushed into their playroom to gather them into a tight hug. "Welcome back, Luna," Thelma, and Sarafina greeted. "Luna," Aragorn and Duke bowed and then promptly left the room. The nannies left as well after meeting Alora and Evanore. "Come my darlings let me introduce you to your Aunties," I said, drawing them to sit on my lap. "Hello, darlings," Evanore said as she gingerly raised her hand to brush Tabitha's cheeks and then Keanu's. The children gave her a hesitant smile and then dart a quizzical glance at me. "This is my elder sister, Aunt Evanore," I said. "Evanore, this Keanu." "Hello, Aunty," Keanu said with a shy smile, barring his small white teeth with the cute canines. Evanore's smile brightened and she drew him into a firm hug. "
All movement ceased as I got to the porch carrying my pups. "Wow!" Tabitha said in awe. "They look like you, Papa," Keanu whispered. "No, they don't," I grumbled. Tabitha raised an eyebrow at me. I chuckled and pressed a kiss to her nose. She giggled. Reverting my attention back to the guardians, I saw they had got up from their seats, Anastasios Martas left his space and walked towards us. His eyes were fixed on the pups and from the look in his eyes, I understood Evanore's reaction earlier. The poor bastard looked captivated. "Hello, I'm Anastasios Martas…" he said offering Tabitha and Keanu a handshake "Are you our uncle?" Keanu asked. Anastasios Martas swallowed and a frown furrowed his eyebrows. "Technically, yes," he finally said. My daughter cupped my chin and did that thing she often does to make me look into her eyes and arched an eyebrow at me again. "Is he your brother?" she asked. "Why are you pressing me about this right now, little one?" "Papa, yes
Appearing in the barn, we found ourselves sardined with the captives. I almost gagged at the stench of unwashed bodies. Evanore coughed and gave me a glance, and as if we had both planned it, immediately created several portals to the woods where the wagons were waiting for us. Everyone rushed through, leaving Dane and Anastasio Martas with Evanore and me. We waited until the last person crossed over before we did as well. Dane immediately went to stand at the edge of the woods. I’m guessing to see if the greenish smoke would carry to our end. He then sniffed and made a low growl. “We need to get out of here,” he said. “And go where?” I asked. He seemed to ponder the question for a bit and then said, “The infirmary close to the wild region would be a good start. Perhaps having Lycan inhabitants there would make the wild rogues stay away. We have enough room to pitch tents and the building there would serve as a common room. There are bathrooms and a store where we can keep supplie