To Hell and Back (Hellcat Series Book 4) by Sharon Hannaford

Author:Sharon Hannaford [Hannaford, Sharon]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: paranormal, magic, vampires and werewolves, fantasy contemporary, heroine strong women
Published: 0101-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

“Well, that went better than I expected,” Gabi mused on the drive back to the Estate.

Benedict’s ploy had done the trick. When the meeting resumed, the focus had shifted away from Benedict’s presence and back to the problem of the Dark Elders. Athena had more than a little to do with the smooth acceptance of Vampire Magi in their midst. Gabi had to give her credit for that. She’d done some fast talking during the recess and convinced the rest of the Magi Council that both Benedict and Julius could be trusted as allies. Gabi was going to be keeping her eye on Benedict, though. While she trusted him to be helpful against the Elders, her gut told her that there were ulterior motives at play here, and that Benedict shouldn’t be blindly trusted in all things. She could sense similar feelings coming from Julius. He was still reeling in shock from Benedict’s revelation, though his outward demeanour was calm and in control. His mind was whirling with possibilities, and he didn’t for a second believe that Benedict had revealed the knowledge of his heritage purely to get the Magi Council to move on with their discussion.

“Yes,” Julius agreed, glancing over at her, “they were surprisingly well behaved.”

“You aren’t happy about the suggestion that you undergo training, though,” she noted, keeping her tone mild.

Julius was quiet for a long time, watching the road unseeingly. Gabi didn’t fill the silence, knowing he needed time to think.

“Old dogs don’t like being forced to learn new tricks,” he finally said with a wry twist to his lips. He looked at her, his gaze serious. “It’s a lot to take in. I guess I just need time to process it all, wrap my mind around it. Their suggestion is valid, when looking at it from an outsider’s point of view.”

Gabi had to concede that one, especially after the way Benedict had sold the others on the idea that having two Vampire Magi on their side was a major point in their favour. The Magi Councillors had been quick to counter that Julius was entirely untrained in their ways.

“Valid maybe, but not practical.” Gabi snorted. “How much can they realistically expect you to learn before the Dark Ones make their move?”

“I suppose anything is better than nothing.” Julius took her hand and kissed the back of it. “I’ve been muddling along on my own for so long that it’s all I know. Who knows what other talents may be lying dormant?”

“I still think Benedict is the better person to train you. He’s at least a bit more open-minded.”

Julius smiled at her slightly disgusted tone, but didn’t comment.

“Do you think Benedict is right?” Gabi asked. “Will we have time to prepare? So much has happened in the past few days that I find it hard to believe they won’t just throw everything at us as soon as possible, while we’re still on the back foot.”

Julius glanced into the rear-view mirror. Benedict was following behind them in a Bentley.

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