~Ben’s Point of View~ I’d just had a huge fight with Sebby and I’d been pacing so hard I was going to wear a hole in the deck of my vacation home. I’d gone back to help with bedtime last night at the coven and most of my wives wouldn’t even speak to me. Some of the older kids were excited, they thought it meant more exposure. More chances for them to get out and see the world, meet more people … meet shifters. Potentially find their own mates. I called a family meeting two nights ago, where I told my wives and children everything. You’d think Moses had parted the damn sea, half were furious with me and half furious with my mate. I didn’t give her name, but they’d probably figure it out or hear it eventually. Katrina and Angel were supposed to be making sure there was extra protection around Meadow, they were going to meet with her tonight and spell her. Since it was obvious she didn’t want anything to do with me. I should absolutely be the one caring for her, but that would of co

~Ben’s Point of View~ I wasn’t at all sure how the hell Sebby agreed to let nearly a hundred people come into the coven to stay, but I wasn’t about to argue. I knew we were a safe place, but it would be a lot of mouths to feed, a lot of potential clashes having so many different creatures move in. I had certainly never allowed demons or fae of any sort. While they were likely the next closest supernatural creature to a witch, there was always jealousy and animosity there. I saw it even with Angel and Dina. Kind of pissing contest if you will. Many in my coven only ever lived amongst other witches. While we are basically considered human by most supernatural creatures, low on the totem pole so to speak, we of course thought rather highly of ourselves. I had to look at it as gaining a great favor with the council, which was always a plus. Making a good impression with Ash certainly of all people was suddenly high on my list of priorities even if he personally was staying at headquarte

~Ben’s Point of View~ My little love was curious indeed and while I loved to torture her, the universe had other plans. Meadow and I had only been alone for mere moments, but I had been trying to take advantage of every second. I did what Chance had told me to do, I sort of rubbed my nose and my breath along her neck. I nibbled a bit at her ear, eliciting a moan that went right to my-- “Meadow? Enjoying the view,” I heard, as I silently cursed. Vampires are the natural enemy of literally any creature but knowing that I was holding on to this one’s little sister was definitely unnerving. I literally never felt out of place in my own home. Felt like someone, something else could overpower me. But a baby vampire? Completely unpredictable, completely reckless. Has she fed already tonight? I fucking hope so. “Evening Sunny,” I said, dropping my arms and turning to give her a small smile. She raised her perfectly manicured eyebrow. “I was certainly curious how this little situation

~Ben’s Point of View~ Everything in my being told me it was a very stupid idea to bring Meadow to my bedroom, but she asked and who was I to turn her down? I sure as hell didn’t want to be apart from her. I’d given her a big black t-shirt and I was sitting on the edge of the bed nervously waiting for her to change. I very rarely saw my wives in my own room, I’d visit theirs. I liked my space and my privacy when I could get it, since it was rare. But with my mate, all I wanted was her succulent light fruity scent all over every inch of my space. All over me. It killed me not to know what she was thinking, what the hell did Tobias say to her? Whatever it was, I’d certainly have to thank him later. I wasn’t going to expend the energy necessary to try and mind-link him but I doubted he’d be able to intercept it yet anyhow, we were still working on that. My thoughts were interrupted when my little love emerged, complete with a yawn. I rose and quickly pulled back the covers for her. “

~Meadow’s Point of View~ “You Shadows! Always some shit … that’s why I don’t mess with you. Why I tried to take a break while you had your stupid Christmas party but oh no I could’t even enjoy that. Had to come back to deal with this shit. Tell you what blondie, there’s a guardian in the tower named Zeno who can let her in if he’s properly persuaded,” Sebastian said, disappearing. “Oh that fool! Always so prissy. Worse than a woman. He’s probably on his period,” Valaria scoffed. I smiled and shook my head. I went to take a step forward and jumped again, my heart nearly stopping. Valaria let out a hiss and I immediately grabbed her arm. “It’s my sister,” I shouted, letting her know not to do anything crazy. *Why does everyone have to give us a flipping heart attack tonight! I mean really,* Coral said, beside herself. I was getting there myself but Sunny I always had to excuse, she still just didn’t understand normal movements. “Ohh what’s this place! Lights with colors! So pretty