Change (The Shape Shifter Series) by Loiske Jennifer

Author:Loiske, Jennifer [Loiske, Jennifer]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Rogue House
Published: 2013-06-11T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 12

“First of all, the elders that you saw are not the original elders that used to be in charge,” Tiamhaidh began, making sure his mind was fully open to Sofia. “These elders are nothing like the old ones. Most of them refuse to live peacefully side by side with humans. Some of them have talents beyond our imagination and are the most powerful shape shifters that have ever lived.”

Sofia grunted quietly in his mind and he could feel her contempt. But as she said nothing, he continued.

“They don't care about how good a person is or what harm their powers can do. Heck, they don’t even care about the law! Power is the only thing that matters to them.”

“That I already figured out,” Sofia growled dryly, and he could imagine the rage on her face right now.

He decided to ignore her and concentrated on Marie. He squeezed her hand and smiled reassuringly. He wasn’t sure if she’d heard all of his story, as he’d sensed her tiredness. But when he looked into her eyes he saw nothing but awareness. Good. Maybe they’d finally manage to link their minds again, and maybe whatever might happen would bring something good to her.

Marie looked at the man who was obviously guarding the doorway. She wasn’t sure why. Were they afraid Mom would rush in and attack them, or were they afraid Tiamhaidh and she might try to escape? “But that can't be,” she stated abashed. “They can’t all be bad. Not my grandparents anyway.”

“No. They’re not. But you heard what Baz said. They’re not one but all, and what the majority decides the others must abide by.”

She frowned. “But I thought the elders were supposed to be the oldest shape shifters, not the most powerful. Wise and understanding, more like a council than a jury.”

“Well, times changed. They’re like a council, all right, but they're more like a super shape shifter council than a real council. They rule by fear not by justice, and if you defy them...” He drew his finger across his throat.

“But that's horrible!” she gasped. “Does Mom know?”

“She does now.” He grinned savagely. “And she also knows that they asked Gunward to join their little human-haters club.”

“They did what?” she almost yelled.

“Shh! They asked Gunward to join the elders. After all, he is almost two hundred years old and is a very powerful shape shifter.” Tiamhaidh felt Sofia's rage hardening.

“So did he?”

“Oh yes. And he did a lot more. Because of him, the shape shifters hate humans even more than before. Your father stole his woman, and not only that; he had offspring with her. I think Gunward is more dangerous now than ever.”

“Dad,” she whispered in horror. “Dad's in danger!”

“That's true, and I think that's why Faol and Baz wanted him to leave.”

“But that's not enough,” Sofia's voice said flatly in his mind. “I've got to get him out of here. Do Daniel and Gavin know?”

“No. They're way too busy chasing females. They wouldn't know if the whole island exploded.

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