Jesse’s P.O.V. The man of legends stood before me, looking way too much like Ares, just with a gentler face. He bore the same emotionless mask at first, until his eyes settled on us. He had the same bright smile as Ares, or I guess Ares had the same smile as him. His dad was kind and inviting. He was knowledgeable, but the way he spoke about the future so vaguely made my head hurt. I had seen no one tell mom to ‘chill out’ and she actually listened. I remember one time Dad told her to calm down, and she blew up on him. Percy seems to have a certain hold on her, but not a romantic one. It was like he was her fated friend or something. It was odd to see mom like that. She still had tears streaming down her face that she kept wiping away viciously, trying to stop them unsuccessfully. “Jesse, the Qilin will appear next week. Make sure you take Jewels, Liam, and Percy with you. Jewels will be a great help. Oh, and tell Percy to not tarnish the name. He could use a little more of a leve

Cas’ P.O.V. The blood moon party was in high gear with willing blood donors, alcohol, and loud music. There were many people grinding against each other and a select few just outright fucking on the side of the dance floor. The blood moon had us all feeling high and powerful. I thankfully was able to keep most of my sense about me, thanks to my human side. I could see Cassie in the middle of the dance floor, grinding against that dragon she’d been sleeping with. I wonder why she’s still with him? He must taste good if she hasn’t shooed him away yer. Cassie has always been one to sleep around with different species, but she would never date one. She knows she needs to keep the bloodline pure. She will choose a vampire mate when the time comes. I wanted to find Jesse, but when I went to look for her earlier, she wasn’t in her room. I heard her familiar moans down the hall, following it to the room I’d seen Liam leaving the other day. It hurt to hear her having sex with him, but neit

Liam’s P.O.V.My mind stayed on Jesse throughout the night. Dad had summoned me home without a choice in the matter. He wanted me to be here for the blood moon night. We had to protect the pack from any vampire attacks or even demon attacks. I was surprised to find that dad had actually employed some witches to put up some barriers around the pack lands. He rarely accepts help with anything, seeing as he is arrogant and stubborn as hell. He thinks we should be strong enough to handle anything on our own. Thankfully, mom always sets him straight. “Liam, hurry. You’ll be patrolling with Tiffany and Trey tonight,” Dad called me over with a command. I groaned in complaint, as Tiffany had always thought she would end up being my mate. She pesters me to go out with her constantly, telling me that since she’s the beta’s daughter that the moon goddess would more than likely pair us together. Of course, I never gave her thoughts any room to grow in my head. I snuffed them out rather quickly.

Augustus’ P.O.V. The blood moon was an insane night, ending with me somehow bonding with my future uncle Cas. It’s strange to think about, but also extremely comical to me. I know it going to royal tick off Aunt Zola, and Jesse both. I love my sister, but if the situation was reversed and someone I slept with ended up becoming our aunt or something, she’d be laughing so hard at me, too. I am happy she will have Liam. He’s always been good to her, and he is a good guy. Always so pure and caring towards her, but strong and protective. He is just who you would want your little sister to end up with. The events of last night played in my head in repeat. I am still worried for Ares, and as such, we have all decided skipped classes. Andy is traveling to see her grandma Rain today, and figuring out if she still has the dark magic crystal they had used on Ash many years ago. Nova, Gabriel, Ares and I are going to Jaime today to see if he has anything to help. Jesse is heading home to look

Jesse's P.O.V. "I love you, Jesse." Liam's voice whispered in my ear, making me lose focus. Umbra's massive shadow force hit the wrong tree, almost knocking it down on someone. "For the Shadows, Liam!" I slapped his arm hard. "What's wrong with you? You can't sneak up on me like that when I'm training." He chuckled that deep belly laugh that I love to hear. "Asshole. I love you too," I muttered under my breath but I knew he heard it. "I have good news," he said with an excited grin and a twinkle in his eye. He held up the Qilin compass, letting it dangle between us. "No, fucking way! Is it time?" I almost jumped for joy thinking about it. "Yes, look for yourself." I took the compass from him, opening it to find that it was no longer spinning continuously, but pointing in one direction. A Qilin had appeared just as Percy said it would. "We need Percy and Jewels,” I said with a grin full of excitement. “Time to find us a Qilin.” “I’m ready,” he said, looking just as ready