Blake and his loyal companions went to join their mates in the gardens moments after releasing the video on the net.
Maria was talking animatedly with the girls, a wide grin splitting her face. She was happy, at ease. He could feel it through their bond. She was the closest to being normal again… if only she could remember. If only she could love him anew!
“Hey guys,” Kelly greeted, her eyes meeting Blake’s briefly. “What have you been up to?”
Maria startled, and the grin slipped off her face momentarily.
Ace went to Anastasia, hugging her from behind, and Blake almost envied the ease with which he did.
Seconds later, he felt ire that wasn’t his own coursing through his veins. “Maria! No!” He exclaimed just as his mate’s eyes turned black and blood erupted on Ace’s shoulder.
