“Ariana, it belongs to you until you can return it to your brother. He sent it as a reminder that you are still a Queen! Carry it for your people and show the betrayers what they are dealing with!” Reese orders.
“Yes, my King.” She says softly accepting the Khae-tri from him.
“Reese,” Sam says, “Colin has joined with the vampires to create a hybrid Fae. They are powerful beings, immune to iron with a ceaseless desire for blood.”
“Only fire or sunlight can stop them,” Duncan tells them. “The inside of the mountain is crawling with Dark Fae. They all want your crown! I also estimate about five hundred vampires have gathered, for one reason, Morgan’s blood.” He says turning to look at the Angel.
Morgan smiles, “The vampires believe angelic blood will make them immune to sunlight. It is a ceaseless war between us.”
“Is it true?” The Shadow King asks.
“They have only managed to capture fallen angels and their blood is not compatible with vampires. I do not intend to find out if mine is!” Morgan says with a short laugh.
“Duncan, how is it that the two of you have not been discovered?” Ariana asks.
“We have friends shielding us, the Fae King could not leave his people to fight alone at the Vale. He could, however; send help.” Samantha says pointing at the woods. Elves shimmer to sight, standing shoulder to shoulder with the shadowed Fae who are loyal to the Reese. Beside them, Pixies, Fairies, and more join the ranks to offer what they can. From the mountain a high-pitched scream echoes out and ripples through the woods.
“It begins,” Reese calls out.
Chapter 20
Katie’s eyes open and Colin blinks, confused. Her blue eyes are now, white! Her scream rips through the cavern stunning every creature within ear shot. They fall like dominoes as she shakes the glamour spell free. Leaping down she stretches her beautiful white wings and grabs the King’s crown. The forest fairy screams once more to make sure they are stunned and runs leaping straight through the wall landing in the arms of a waiting angel, Gabriel. With a whoop of laughter, he soars through the evening sky and lands beside, Morgan.
“Not bad, for a fairy,” Gabriel says impressed by her skills.
Her white eyes stare at him. He is muscular as all angels are, with black hair and black eyes she snaps, “I’ve yet to see what skills you possess, Angel. Beauty and brawn will only get you so far.”
Gabriel lowers her feet to the grass, and he laughs, “So you think I’m beautiful?”
She struggles not to smile as she walks to the King. Bowing before him she offers the crown.
“Thank you, Sister,” Reese says softly.
Reese turns to Ariana and hands her the crown. He bends and she takes the crown lowering it to his blonde hair. With pride, she looks at him through tears. He turns to Morgan and smiles. Morgan walks slowly forward and lifts his hand holding a matching crown.
Ariana looks stunned when Reese takes the crown and lowers to one knee. “Ariana, I know this is bad timing, but I would ask anyway. Life is not promised to us beyond this moment. Will you be my Queen, My Mate, My love and share my life? Help me save our people?”
She drops to her knees in front of him, “I will be your Mate, Reese. I will share your life, and we will save our people!” she promises fiercely as Reese lowers the crown to her head. Ariana feels a hum of power ripple through her body as her power is magnified. Her mate smiles and kisses her softly.
When he opens his eyes a fire glows behind the icy blue center.
“It is time!” he declares pulling her to her feet.
Chapter 21
Colin falls to the floor stunned by the scream of the fairy. His army lies immobile inside the cavern and he hears Reese call him.
“Betrayer!” Reese screams in his head. “If you wish to surrender now, I will make your death quick.”
Colin struggles to move his hands and feet, he knows her spell will only last another few seconds. He rolls over and stands up slowly watching those around him do the same.
Colin orders those unaffected by the fairies scream to gather outside of Reese’s mountain, “Brothers and sisters your King has returned, and he brought you a treat! An Angel! His blood is rich and pure. It will strengthen you and make you a God! No longer a slave to the sun! Kill them all!” he rages.
They pour down the mountain moving with elemental speed. Some move through the air, some run down the rocky wall and others beneath the earth. Colin and the others begin to shake off the fairy spell. He runs to the top of the mountain to watch, laughing in delight! Finally!
“Morgan, their numbers are strong. You do not have to stay here. You have done more than your duty and I thank you for it.” Reese says as he watches the shadowed Fae, demons, and vampires descend on them.
“Today we fight for all of our species.” Morgan pulls a trumpet and blows it calling his brothers. They are twelve in number, but all are powerful archangels, with elemental gifts.
“Reese, Samantha and I will seal the lower chambers and drive them back inside the mountain so you can destroy them,” Duncan yells as they break into a run around the side of the mountain.
The Forest Fairy drops to all fours and howls for her sisters. “We will
