“Are you okay?” Misty said, looking at a freaked-out Thea. “I need to—” Thea said, trailing off. She fumbled getting her phone out of her pocket, and her shaking hands dropped it. Before it could shatter on the floor, Xavier caught it mid-air. “Let me, Luna,” Xavier said. “You need to do what?” “
The bar was almost ready to open. Quinn had finished hiring and training personnel. The parking lot expanded. Supplies ordered and delivered. The building itself was ready to go. It was time to do a dry run with friends and family before opening night the following week. Then they’d be able to work
Alaric walked up to Alpha Ledger and brought him over to their table. “Lupercalia,” Alpha Ledger said. “I love the name of the bar.” “I’m so glad you made it,” Thea said. “Please, join us.” Kai made introductions. A server brought their food and drinks and took Alpha Ledger’s order. When Alpha
Thea and the triplets excused themselves, said a quick goodnight to everybody, and left with Delta team and Xavier. When they got to the pack house, they went to gather Arella, Ophelia, and Cassandra. “Alpha Jett wanted to have the summit at his pack house,” Alpha Ulric said when everyone was sett
The next morning, everyone slept in and skipped their training. Once they woke up, the triplets went to their father’s office to shadow him. They told their father Thea had other things to take care of today, so she wouldn’t be joining them. Specifically, building the alliance with Allegra. Xavier
He shivered at the memory. He was doing better, especially now that he had a purpose, but he still felt the weight of what he’d done. If he let himself think about it, it could easily overwhelm him. Thea put her hand on his arm and squeezed, pulling him back to the present moment. “I was happy to d
Xavier’s eyes went wide in surprise too. “It’s the metaphor that came to mind,” Allegra said. “Vampires are not my area of expertise.” “He is physically stronger than I’ve ever heard of a vampire being,” Thea said. “And obviously, he’s mentally stronger.” “The full potential,” Allegra said. “Tha
Allegra looked at them questioningly. “He doesn’t care for blood,” Thea said. “He hadn’t tried witch blood yet.” “Fascinating,” Allegra said. Thea knew Xavier was uncomfortable with all the attention. She changed the subject. They talked about Thea’s gift, what she knew of it. “So your goddess g