Samantha stares at the blade the King holds. Perhaps it holds more secrets for them to discover. “My King, may I see the blade?”
He offers it to her without hesitation and they wait to see what she discovers. She runs a hand over the steel of the blade, feeling the evil in the blood. She sees the Dark Fae bowing before the Vampire Lord, Caius, offering his wrist.
“What good is Fae blood to me? I am immortal, strong, fast and powerful. What use are you to me?”
The Fae looks up and smiles, “I can give your race the one thing they crave above all else.” He says boldly. “Angel blood.”
The vampire hisses at him and seizes him by his throat lifting him effortlessly off the ground. “Tell me more!”
“My master offers a trade. Share your blood with us and we will give you an Archangel!”
Caius does not hesitate. All vampires know that only Angel blood is powerful enough to free them from the taint of a vampire.
“This will hurt,” he says smiling and sinks his teeth deep into the Fae’s throat.
Sam releases the vision and looks up in horror.
“Why would they want angel blood?” the Fae Queen asks confused.
“With it they would become powerful enough to walk in sunlight, strong enough to defeat the Fae and Angels. Humanity would not stand a chance against such a creature!” The Fae King answers horrified.
Duncan and Samantha know it is time to go. Reese must be warned! This is not just a war within the Fae but for all species!
“Duncan, I can’t join you in this, but I can offer more than just pretty words!” King Drake touches the water and the fountain begins to glow.
“Brothers and sisters,” he calls out, “The time has come for us to join together and protect this planet and the humans who inhabit it.” Within the fountain of water, they see Pixies, Elves, Sirens, and more all listening and ready to fight. “We were created with one purpose, To Protect the Light! Not just the light of our brothers and sisters but all the children of Earth! Join Us!” he orders.
“You will not be alone when you join your King, Duncan.” He takes his sword and dips it into the water and together the species bless the weapon. When he draws the blade back out of the water it glows red hot before returning to its natural color.
“Take my sword, Duncan may it protect you and yours in the battle to come.” Duncan bows and accepts the weapon.
“Time to go,” the Fae Queen says with a smile “just not the way you came.” They look curiously at her and she smiles tapping the fountain and the water stops moving. “Picture in your mind, where you want to go and you will be shown the way,” she tells them.
Samantha smiles at the shock on Duncan’s face and steps forward. She closes her eyes and imagines the forest outside of the Black Mountain. “Let’s move,” Duncan says and steps into the portal.
As it closes behind them the King turns and calls his master guardsmen. “Prepare for war, Bastian. We need to reinforce the Vale.”
“I have a few ideas about that,” Caderyn says smiling at her King.
Chapter 16
Katie walks away to watch the sunset on the balcony. She thinks about the angel who helped save her life and she feels conflicted. Reese also saved her life and she feels loyal to him, but her attraction to Morgan is growing stronger by the second. Frustrated she rubs her neck.
Ariana asks softly, “It is not easy, is it? Trusting?” She steps up quietly with Reese behind her. “Never for a moment on this Earth have I been able to trust, until now.” With tears in her violet eyes, she glances at Reese. “My brother gave his freedom and almost his life to protect mine. Now I have found a gift. The gift of a partner, a mate, and even friends like you Kathleen; but I have to trust. How do I do that when every time I turn around someone is trying to kill me?”
Reese steps close pulling her into his embrace, “What kind of existence is life without trust? We give our hearts, our souls and what we get back is immeasurable. I lost my wife, my children, and my freedom. It took the loss to clarify what is important. Now that I have found you, I will keep you safe, Ariana.” Softly he kisses her damp cheeks.
Katie watches the intimate moment with tears in her eyes. “I do not know why I am here, but I am glad to know you.”
Reese smiles at her. “You are here to help us protect our people and yours. I believe that everything happens according to our Creators plan. We will keep you safe, Katie. I failed you once, I will not do so again,” he says fiercely.
She glances at the ocean and turns her back to him. “I don’t know exactly what I saw, Reese,” she begins and speaks softly. “They wait in silence beneath a mountain of fire and ice. They are Fae like you, yet different. Some have Elven features; others are like creatures I have only seen in my nightmares.” Trembling with fear she continues. She starts to pace, “There are angels with them, but they are not beautiful like Morgan, they are... are...”
“Demon, Kathleen. They are called demons.” Morgan says hovering beside the balcony.
Katie backs up towards Reese and Ariana in shock and terror. Her fear stuns him.
“Surely you do not think I am fallen?” he asks landing lightly on
