The Council

I waited for her to nod before pacing while I bit my lip. That hurt, so I switched to biting my finger nail.

Jessie’s disinterested squint took everyone in. “You’re a human, he’s a child, and she’s a dog. This behavior fits my expectation level.

We exist for each other, and are both too violent to suffer someone else touching what’s ours.” “I don’t know that I’m violent,” I breathed, angling my head so he could kiss my collar bone. “I’m just a crazy bitch with a jealousy problem where you’re concerned.

I wanted to honor you in your own customs as I will continue to honor you in mine.

Run directly to me. –Stefan.

his shifters in a low tone. From the back of the room, I heard my name shouted out. It sounded like Dominicous but I couldn’t be sure. The Mata drew in close to me, ready for an attack. Green magic started pooling around them, tingling my skin. I opened up to the elements, feeling the sweet rush. I felt Stefan’s magic balancing and leveling, and then coaxing a bit more. Another rush of energy entered the link. Probably Charles. Then another—Jonas. Stefan was pooling the resources so I could unleash hell. “Here they come, baby. Get ready.”Stefan’s voice was low and anxious. Those five guys, hard-eyed and determined, pushed their way through the crowd. Vicious gazes scanned my protection unit, two focusing on Tim. The other two picked out other shifters. One only