The Shadow Shifter: a Slow-Burn Reverse Harem (Mayhem Harem Book 1) by Olivia Ash & Dahlia Leigh & Lila Jean

Author:Olivia Ash & Dahlia Leigh & Lila Jean [Ash, Olivia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Wispvine Publishing
Published: 2018-09-08T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Taegen

The next morning, Taegen entered the dining room for breakfast with the others. Edmund hadn’t shown up yet, but Ashlynn and Darien had just sat down to eat. Breakfast magically appeared on the long, wooden table as it had for each meal since they arrived. He sat across from Darien, with Ashlynn in the middle, at the head. She had long, beautiful, red locks, the color of a smoke-filtered sunset, pulled back and plaited down the center of her shoulder blades. Her blue eyes twinkled when she smiled in greeting. Seeing Ashlynn smile at him as he sat, warmed his cold demon heart.

“Good morning, Taegen. Sleep well?” she asked.

“Indeed. Though I would sleep better with you by my side.” Taegen teased her then laughed as she nearly spit out her bite. He loved seeing the blush of color fill her face. He winked at her. Across the table, Darien unleashed a low growl of warning his chest. Taegen just waved him off. “You only wish you had said it first, big guy.”

Ashlynn used her napkin then folded it in her lap. “All right, enough you two. Eat your breakfast before it’s cold. Have either of you seen Ed this morning?”

Both Darien and Taegen shook their head in denial but continued to eat as she had instructed. Taegen glanced up at her. “Perhaps he fell asleep in his lab.”

Ashlynn bit her cheek. “That’s what I’m afraid of. If he doesn’t get sleep or eat his meals, he’ll be no good to me when I need him.”

“Not to take the spotlight off our incompetent competitor…” Taegen put his fork down. “Ashlynn, I sensed Unbound creatures near the castle last night. They didn’t appear to be threatening yet, but I warn you they can be extremely dangerous. As I’m sure you have studied up on, having alpha boy over there in your castle.” Taegen smirked in Darien’s direction. “I’m sure you’ve heard the bedtime stories of the Unbound attacking unsuspecting villages, destroying them, using their ancient magic because people couldn’t touch them or do much to stop them without special spells.”

Ashlynn nodded. “I have heard the stories, yes.”

“And you’re still keeping this one around?” Taegen feigned shock and tipped his head in Darien’s direction, earning him a scowl.

“Taegen, behave,” Ashlynn said. “I’m sure you have a point to all this.”

“I do, in fact. How are the castle’s defenses?”

Ashlynn gauged his question and hesitated. “I’m reluctant to share too much with you—or anyone—as I just met you.” She paused. “However, Asteroth has asked if any of you might have suggestions to better prepare the castle in the event of battle. So think on it and let me know.”

“I will do some checking of my own and see what I can come up with. Back home I provided strategic analysis in defense. I would be honored to be of service to you.”

“As would I,” Darien said with an agreeing nod.

“Excellent.” Ashlynn sat back in her chair, finished with her meal. “Taegen, would you check on Edmund.

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