As I signed the last page, Drake looked over, his gaze scanning me. “You’re glowing tonight, Sophie.”
I took a deep breath. He knows. “Uh, thanks.”
“Pregnancy suits you.”
Laughing nervously, I pushed back my chair. “Well, since we’re done, we should probably go. Mikey wants to upload this video for everyone to watch.” I put my hand out to Drake. “It was good doing business.”
Drake reached out to take my hand, but as soon as he grasped it, he pulled, spinning me into him, my back to his front. Ethan and Mikey moved to defend me, but Drake already had his arms wrapped around my body, showing his fangs in warning as he hissed. He lowered his mouth close to my ear, his hot breath sending shivers through me. It was hard to deny our connection, but a part of me still feared him. I felt Drake’s hard length at my back.
“You need to let me go, Drake,” I said, staring straight ahead, my voice slightly wavering.
His hands moved to my stomach, resting there softly. Then he whispered, “One is the Vampire’s. One is the Mage’s.”
Stiffening, I jerked away, stumbling into Ethan’s arms. When I looked back at Drake, he appeared confused, his brows furrowed.
“What’s the matter? I thought you were leaving?” he asked. He put a hand to his head, staring down at the floor, disoriented. Roark walked through the door behind us and grasped Drake’s arm.
“Let’s get you something to eat. I think you’ve gone too long, brother.”
“Yes, I’m sure that’s it,” Drake responded in a low voice, allowing his brother to lead him away.
Roark glanced back at me, fear in his eyes. Drake had started sliding downhill fast. If we didn’t do something soon, the demon would take over completely. I didn’t like the fact the demon knew about the babies. And how could one be Drake’s and one Ethan’s? Was that even possible?
Chapter Ten
CLAPPING AND CHEERING startled me when I entered the library to meet with the Council. I smiled, not sure what was going on, taking my seat at the head of the table like I usually did.
“What’s all this for?” I asked, laughing.
Mikey came to stand behind me, placing his hands on my shoulders. “For the first time in Witch history, we now have a treaty with the Vampires. Congratulations, Sophie.” He pointed at me. “Your High Mistress!”
Everyone jumped to their feet, cheering and clapping again. I waved for them to sit down, shaking my head with a smile on my face. This was a shock. I didn’t think anyone would be this happy. Just as those thoughts passed through my mind, the library door opened and around a dozen people entered, gift baskets full of food in their hands.
Ethan smiled, walking in after them. “From your supporters.”
Shocked, I watched as they set everything in the center of the table. I motioned for everyone to dig in. They gladly did, humming in appreciation when they found something they liked. It wasn’t like I could eat it all by myself. Though that could change with being pregnant. I didn’t even want to think about it.
When a woman screamed, I jumped up, heart hammering. Then I saw Taco inside one of the gift baskets, pulling out a package of sausage. He tore through the packaging, then ate it as if his life depended on it. Shaking my head, I motioned to Ethan. He picked up the dragon, who still held the package, and set him on a table on the right side of the room.
They had told me the Council wanted to meet to discuss some topics, but it looked like it was just to congratulate me for getting the agreement signed. Relieved I didn’t have to work, I sat back in my chair, briefly closing my eyes. I was exhausted from not sleeping very well last night. I kept dreaming about the babies, one being evil and trying to eat people. Having Ethan’s warmth in bed helped make me feel better, but that didn’t stop the thoughts about having two different fathers of my children.
Ethan brushed a finger down my cheek. I opened my eyes and looked at him, thinking about the feeling of his hands on me. When he saw the heat in my eyes, his own flared in response.
Servers walked into the library carrying trays of food and drinks. My stomach rumbled as they set everything on the table.
Just as I was about to eat some cheese and crackers, the leader of our Nightshade Army, Brian, strode through the library doors, a determined expression on his face, right as I started to shove a cracker into my mouth. Swearing, I forced the rest of it in, despite it being a tad too big. I held up my hand when he stopped in front of me. He waited patiently for me to chew, then take a drink of water.
Brian was tall and every bit a warrior. His dark hair was swept back, as if he had just stepped out of a shower. He had started growing a goatee, so he had some stubble on his handsome face. The man looked fierce and every bit as dangerous as he was. He had been in charge of the army for nearly a hundred years. I didn’t know how he could stand leading people for that long. After just a short while as High Mistress, I already wanted to punch someone in the face.
“What’s up, Brian?” I asked, playing with a piece of cheese. I wanted another cracker, but I was afraid of embarrassing myself further.
“We should probably talk in private, High Mistress.”
That was never a good sign. I grabbed the plate in front of me and led Brian to my office, Ethan following. He had kind of turned into my right-hand man, which I was
