Emperor's Consort [Chronicles of the Shifter Directive 5] (Siren Publishing Epic Romance, ManLove) by Scarlet Hyacinth

Author:Scarlet Hyacinth
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
Tags: Romance
Published: 2013-08-27T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Eight

Taryn paced in the small forest, his lover’s concern reaching out to him and making him restless. His brother nudged him with his snout, growling slightly. “What is it, Taryn?” he asked. “What’s the matter?”

They’d left New York earlier that day, shortly after Hareem’s departure. Rationally, Taryn was still convinced that he’d done the right thing, but the knowledge of what his mate now faced unsettled him.

He shifted into his human form and turned toward his brother. Monroe had to be told about what Hareem had found out. However, a part of Taryn feared what it would mean for his pack. Monroe meant well, and Taryn believed in him, but if the Ancient Horror truly was after them, Taryn’s presence might draw its anger onto his fellow wolves.

Of course, right now, Taryn’s priority was his child. He had no scruples when that was concerned. Nevertheless, Monroe needed to know, to be ready for what came their way.

“I need a word with you,” he told his brother.

Monroe gestured him away from the other wolves. He could speak to Taryn even in his wolf form, but he changed shapes regardless, probably to make Taryn feel a little more comfortable.

“Tell me,” he said simply.

They sat together in the shade of a nearby tree. Taryn gathered his knees to his chest, instinctively shielding his swollen abdomen from sight. It wasn’t his brother he felt wary of, but everyone else.

He felt the gazes of his pack members on him, but he ignored them. He knew what they were thinking. He’d heard it already, ever since he’d rejoined the pack. From the very beginning, it had been more than obvious that he was pregnant. Those wolves who’d been there during the exchange with Hareem had immediately spread the rumor of the child’s other parent. Taryn could have bet money that they’d already been anxious just at the idea of a male pregnancy, but no one would like to have a draechen half-breed in their midst.

Well, they could go fuck themselves, because Taryn was proud of his child and he’d do whatever it took to keep him safe. Granted, it wouldn’t be easy for get accustomed to life in the pack, but they were still better off here, in an environment Taryn understood. Shrugging off the knowledge of the other werewolves’ scrutiny, he directed his attention toward his brother.

“Hareem found out some information on the reasons behind all this mess,” he explained. “The vampire confessed that his people are under attack by a creature he believes to be the Ancient Horror.”

“The Ancient Horror?” Monroe repeated in disbelief. “You mean the first black dragon, the one who nearly killed off his own species?”

Taryn nodded. “Yes. That one. Right now, he seems to have another target. For the moment, he’s feeding off the energy of the vampires, but the draechen believe he’ll take a permanent host soon. He’s looking for a child to use for that purpose.”

Monroe’s gaze went to Taryn’s belly. “He won’t get yours,” he said fiercely.

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