Filed To Story: Secret with Betas Daughter: Skylar Story Series
I know I sound panicky, but I feel safe with these people, I can be scared and vulnerable.
“We don’t think that will be an issue…”
Elena starts.
“What do you mean ‘you don’t think?”” Kota’s on the angry train now.
“We don’t know the magic that was cast so we are working with our best educated guess to eliminate the black cloud that has been cast over your pack. Are you going to keep interrupting us or can we get to solving your problems?”
“No, We apologize, but this whole thing is really hard. Watching her go through that was torture and we don’t want to force her through that again.”
He’s put on a politically calm voice.
“Unfortunately, it isn’t a choice for her or you or any of us to make really. She is the only one literally designed to do this task. Fortunately we think that that was the worst of it. You broke the connection the pentagram had, so that layer of magic has been subdued.”
“That layer?” Oliver asks. “I don’t mean to interrupt, I don’t understand.”
“Each of the five points is a layer of magic and therefore protection on the pentagram. The outer layer and the innermost layer are usually the worst. The outer layer is the defensive spell, keeping anyone out that would want to dismantle the incantation.”
“I have to do that sh*t four more times?! We did break the one around the wolfsbane right?”
“Yes, we did. And you were brilliant. You gave all of us a run for our money though, I’m glad your guardians were built strong enough to withstand you.”
“How soon do we need to do the next one and which one needs to go? And when we get done with all of this I have so many questions.”
They both smile at me, but I’m not sure if it’s indulgent like with a child being cute or if they actually like that I am curious.
“We will do the Oleander next. I believe you broke any love spells that might have been associated with that.”
Gentry looks at the twins. “But any glamor will be a problem. We don’t know who else was designed to use it to hide their identity. That is to the southeast. Then we will focus on Belladonna to the northeast. Also for glamors. It seems someone really didn’t want you to notice their presence in your pack.”
“That might be how they got in to drop the body parts.”
I look at each of my guys.
“That means those plants have been here for more than two years.”
Cameron breathes over my shoulder.
“At the very least, maybe longer. If what the former Luna said is true, this witch, Adrielle, has been playing a very long game with you and your pack. Those plants are very mature and well cared for.”
Elena looks at Gentry and they have a silent conversation. “We don’t think they have been here your whole lives though, but that is hard to tell.”
“As far as when, we want you to rest one more day and we will tackle the next crop. We should get the two that are dedicated to love potions and altering appearances before the twins turn eighteen, just in case something was designed to activate when you come of age.”
“That would be much appreciated, Thank you.”
Dakota forces a laugh.
“The sooner the better since all five of you young men will be of age at that time. We can only guess at the possibilities and purpose of the spells…”
“We have to think like the enemy and gaining the Alphas and the entire new leadership would be high on my list of priorities. Do I have to stay here or can I go home?” I am tired all of a sudden, like someone cut the cord to my energy. I am done talking and figuring things out, like my mood just shifted and tanked.
“You can go, but I would like the four of you to stay together. We will gather you for the next spell release.”
“Were you able to do something with that wolfsbane patch?” Oliver asks and I just crumple back into Cam, the lethargy taking over.
“What’s happening to her?!” I can hear Cam, but I can’t respond or move.
“She is fine. Her body and mind finally decided to heal, it recognizes that she is away from the danger for now. Keep her close, let her sleep. You should all begin to heal now.
I am so not into any of this. My whole body hurts. “I don’t think I have been this sore since the time we were in the UK helping out and ended up in that turf war dispute. say to myself, not wanting to open my eyes. At least this time I know I’m in the packhouse, I know what happened, I know I’m safe. I just hurt like a b*tch.
“Yeah, well that turf war is going to seem like training with the pups when the real battle gets here.”
“How long have I been out, Jena? I don’t know why I worry about it really, I seem to have no concept of time when my body just wants to heal.”
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