Chapter 79: One Pissed Off Coven Leader

I step out beside Syd into the basement at Wilding Springs to a larger crowd of magic beings than I was expecting. Sage rushes forward to hug me while a dozen drach hover in the background, Max standing with Quaid and Miriam, Shenka staying out of the way. I hug my love, welcome his kiss, grateful my friends give me a moment to share a quiet reunion with him.

It's going to be okay, he sends. I already talked to Max. His mind shivers while his body responds in kind. He's one of the dragon things, isn't he? Same smell.

I nod against his shoulder. He's the leader of the drach, I say. And Syd's good friend.

The Enforcers came back, Sage sends. But Max and Syd's mom sent them packing.

I would have paid good money to see that confrontation. Femke needs to examine you, I send, gesturing to the tall blonde. Sage turns, his arm around my shoulders, to extend his hand to the Council Leader. She shakes it without hesitation as Sage speaks.