This one ran a bit long but Ben was having quite a night!
~Meadow’s Point of View~ The coven’s library was in a building separate from the house, it seemed ancient much like the tower where Sebastian worked. Needless to say, sound traveled since there was really no insulation. I heard everything Ben and my mom said, even from the door that led outside. *I know what mom said, but we talked about it. We decided,* Coral insisted. The thought had crossed my mind several times before mom said it. Between Sky and Shane basically mocking Ben’s lifestyle and how Lilly and even my own mom gushed over him. That he was that handsome and irresistible even happily mated females couldn’t help but feel lust for him. How could he possibly turn down beautiful women throwing themselves at him? Especially ones that were used to being intimate with him? I found myself walking along the beach, dog tired but there was just too much on my mind to shut it all off. There were still some groups of people around, mostly my age, maybe a bit older. There were a coup
~Ben’s Point of View~ Everything in my being told me it was a very stupid idea to bring Meadow to my bedroom, but she asked and who was I to turn her down? I sure as hell didn’t want to be apart from her. I’d given her a big black t-shirt and I was sitting on the edge of the bed nervously waiting for her to change. I very rarely saw my wives in my own room, I’d visit theirs. I liked my space and my privacy when I could get it, since it was rare. But with my mate, all I wanted was her succulent light fruity scent all over every inch of my space. All over me. It killed me not to know what she was thinking, what the hell did Tobias say to her? Whatever it was, I’d certainly have to thank him later. I wasn’t going to expend the energy necessary to try and mind-link him but I doubted he’d be able to intercept it yet anyhow, we were still working on that. My thoughts were interrupted when my little love emerged, complete with a yawn. I rose and quickly pulled back the covers for her. “
~Meadow’s Point of View~ It had been two days since the island was attacked, and I hadn’t heard a thing from Ben. All of my brothers were gone as well, which meant I was on baby duty, helping Lilly. My mom was always off who knows where, helping the wives with whatever. Not that I wanted to see her, we weren’t exactly on speaking terms. “Jett, where’s your brother,” I asked, as it seemed I’d lost one of the two year olds. Who the hell could keep track? I’d put them all in matching shirts, trying to make sure I kept them separate from the Greeks. Although with their bright blonde hair it was kind of easy. I heard a snicker and turned around. One of the teenage girls was laughing at me while another girl was making gestures with her hands. I gave them both my best nasty glare. I then turned and followed their line of sight and saw Orion hanging upside down about three feet above my head. He didn’t look like he was enjoying it. How long had he been up there?? *Get him down,* Coral
~Meadow’s Point of View~ “You Shadows! Always some shit … that’s why I don’t mess with you. Why I tried to take a break while you had your stupid Christmas party but oh no I could’t even enjoy that. Had to come back to deal with this shit. Tell you what blondie, there’s a guardian in the tower named Zeno who can let her in if he’s properly persuaded,” Sebastian said, disappearing. “Oh that fool! Always so prissy. Worse than a woman. He’s probably on his period,” Valaria scoffed. I smiled and shook my head. I went to take a step forward and jumped again, my heart nearly stopping. Valaria let out a hiss and I immediately grabbed her arm. “It’s my sister,” I shouted, letting her know not to do anything crazy. *Why does everyone have to give us a flipping heart attack tonight! I mean really,* Coral said, beside herself. I was getting there myself but Sunny I always had to excuse, she still just didn’t understand normal movements. “Ohh what’s this place! Lights with colors! So pretty
~Ben’s Point of View~ Staking out a witch coven is definitely not my fucking preference of how I’d like to spend my day. But watching the coven that has housed some of the world’s most angry, brutal and temperamental witches? Sure, why not. I tried to hang back as much as I could, while always acting as though I were paying attention, like I was on top of things. Of course my mind was only on one thing; the memory of Meadow in my bed. Her scent combined with mine, the way she looked in my shirt. I was too desperate to know what it would have been like to hold her in my arms as we fell asleep. “This fucking sucks, we can’t get any closer without calling attention to ourselves. There’s no chance of us getting a spy in there, they’d see that coming, they’re all too close. Come on Ben, how can we get intel on this coven,” Angel asked, putting her hand on my shoulder. If ever there was a more glaring example of why I didn’t want to be a full time Shadow this was it. I was no strategist
~Meadow’s Point of View~I had no idea what to make of Sebastian and Diana as mates. It was a hell of a lot more unlikely than Ben and I. At least he didn’t have wives and children. But I had to admit I knew really nothing about the male. Arrogant, but most witches were really. Ben seemed to be much more calm and reserved considering his family. He could be arrogant certainly, a male with all this and the females? Kind of shocking, that he was so humble.Diana however was loud and proud to be what she was … the life of the party and ready for action. Any kind really. I had heard plenty of rumors about her. I once overheard my brothers snickering about her having a crush on Tyson of all people. I mean he was very looking, and quite a body, but not at all my type. Not to mention I could probably never get past what he did to Lilly and her family.I had to admit, I was kind of jealous of Diana’s confidence. She clearly knew what she wanted and took it, so how would her getting a mate fac
~Ben’s Point of View~ It had now been two days since I’d seen my little love, and every hour that ticked closer to the full moon was nearly making me come out of my skin. There’s no way she’s not feeling it too, she has to be. The entirety of the Black family, Lilly’s family and others had now come to the island, and I felt like a complete outsider in their world. Outside of offering words of condolence, there was so little I could do. Godfrey and Sunny both lost their minds with anger, and they both essentially disappeared. Katrina allowed Sunny out of the portal against my advice but I wasn’t about to get her wrath while she’s grieving. Now was not the time to separate and hide, plan any type of revenge on our own. We needed to band together, now more than ever and put on a united front. I’d been in contact with Dina briefly but she had little to say that was of much help. I also contacted Anna who said they were still at their post in Russia, but not getting anywhere of use. I
~Meadow’s Point of View~ How is this my life? I gulped and fiddled with my hands as I stood in the hallway outside of where my mate’s wife was giving birth to their second child. Yes, that was my reality. *Irony of life I guess. The Goddess’ way of reminding us that it all moves on,* Coral said, like she was so smart. I turned my head away from all the others milling about to shake my head at her. Was she sneaking off and reading Greek philosophy while we were out here? “It’s a boy,” someone shouted and I let go of a hard breath. I told myself I’d come in just to wish everyone well and then I’d be off. Hardly like anyone wanted me here. I was sure I reeked at any rate. I had been so worried about mom and Sunny both I’d barely had a second to think about anything else. My feet moved on their own, likely Coral pushing me, and I found myself in Ben’s room. His bed was missing, a couple walls were covered in putty, about to be repainted. Oh jeez. I made my way into his bathroom