Second Blood_A Reverse Harem Tale by Jacquelyn Faye

Author:Jacquelyn Faye [Faye, Jacquelyn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Untold Press, LLC
Published: 2019-02-01T06:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 13

We picked up Josie and Candace on the way. She had a few hours until she had to be at work and volunteered her services. Josie didn't look surprised when I showed up with Chief.

We headed toward the house, the girls in my SUV and Chief in his Jeep behind us. I got lost on the way and had to plug the address from my paperwork into my mundane GPS.

Josie finally got around to asking. "So, you forgave him, huh?"

I nodded. I really didn't want to talk about it, she was smug enough. "Mostly. I'm still pissed, but I no longer want to send his man bits to a taxidermist."

To stop the conversation from progressing further, I called my mother. For once in her life, she was the lesser of two evils.

"Hello, favorite daughter," she answered, her voice echoing over the car speakers.

"Hello, second favorite mother." Two could play that game.

"You amuse me to no end. What to you require now? Did you pick up a litter of lycanthropes?"

Candace was having giggle fits in the back seat. Josie shook her head at her, wide-eyed, making shushing faces.

"Who is that charming creature with the melodic laugh?"

"Candace, one of ours."

"Next visit, you shall have to introduce me to the rest of yours."

"You'll see them at Yule, Mother. You are still coming?"

"Perhaps the day after. Festivities shall be in full swing here."

"Meaning you'll be skyclad in a house full of hand-picked male members."

"Perhaps."

I sighed, fervently trying not to picture that. "I did call for a favor, though."

"I'm shocked. Usually you call just to chat."

The sarcasm is strong with this one today.

"I need a witch."

"You have some."

"I need more."

"Why?"

She doesn't beat around the bush. Maybe she does, but I don't want to picture that either…

"My protection offer to our new vampires has come with some…differs of opinion on the matter within the coven. I have established a sanctuary for them and the ones being sent by Mr. Abernathy. We're on our way to ward the place now, but one of our witches was attacked by the band of rogues. He's okay, but fought hard to maintain the wards against them. I need someone who is willing to share space with vampires and maintain the wards long enough for the cavalry to arrive…"

"And the Coven of the Black Well is used to vampires."

"Yes."

"This is just until the rogues move on or are destroyed? Or is this a recruitment offer, as well?"

"I won't lie. That is not my intent but would be welcome. If someone is willing to relocate with a more permanent intention… I would not say no. Our numbers are few."

"How many?"

"In our coven? We are down to ten."

"That's hardly a coven, but I was referring to recruits. Some are restless and news of your pioneer efforts and deeds are spreading like an infection. You might get more than you could handle."

That kind of surprised me. I loved Ashville. If it weren't for the goddess induced itch driving me away, I'd never have left.

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