We will watch over you, never doubt our love.
They watched as hands grabbed Violet dumping her to the floor in their effort to reach Eamon.
Eamon roared and released a blast of burning pure light. His attackers screamed in pain. He struggled, but carefully lifted Violet in his arms before collapsing back into his chair.
You have failed in your mission to capture us alive and my brothers will hunt you to the ends of the Earth.
He smiled beatifically.
Hello, my love, were you waiting long?
Just as the image collapsed on itself an arm with a fiery, red tattoo appeared, reaching for Eamon.
And then the recording ended, leaving nothing but grief in its wake.
"Meryn!" Ryuu called out urgently, as the woman passed out in her mate's arms. Anne rushed over to assist.
"Please tell me they're okay," Aiden begged.
Ryuu held up her wrist, then exhaled. "Her mind shut her entire body down to protect itself." He looked over to Kendrick. "We need Sacred Chamomile."
Kendrick nodded, then began digging into the small bag at his waist. Izzy watched in amazement as he brought out first a book, then another smaller pouch from the tiny bag. He caught her staring. "It's called the Bag of Wishes, I can store anything I need in here, and good thing too. Ryuu!" he called.
Ryuu looked up from his charge and raised a hand. Kendrick tossed the bag to him, which he effortlessly caught with one hand. Pierce promptly took the bag from the squire. "You stay with her, even I know how to make tea." He turned to Kendrick. "I think we can take at least the barrier down."
The queen stood. "I'd like for all of us to adjourn to my private chambers. It will be more comfortable there, for everyone." Unlike earlier, she was now supporting her mate. Brennus and his brothers looked absolutely wrecked.
Anne stood when Ryuu scooped Meryn up in his arms. He was keeping a blue light shimmering over her. Amelia had her eyes squeezed shut and her hands over her ears. Justice and Law were murmuring low at her side, their hands glowing as well. Izzy remembered that Amelia was an empath, she had to be getting grief and pain from every direction and Law and his brother were doing what they could to help.
Kendrick raised his right hand to the ceiling and a pulse wave swept the room as both the barrier and soundproofing spell was released.
Slowly everyone made their way to the queen's chambers and collapsed into any chair or sofa they could reach. Pierce and Cord headed to the kitchen to start the tea as Izzy stared out over the room.
"Meryn, sweetheart, it's okay," Aiden whispered as Meryn's eyes began to flutter open.
She looked around then up at her mate. "It was real?"
Aiden nodded. "Yes, baby, it was real."
Meryn turned her head and her eyes roamed until they landed on the chaise where Brennus sat with his mate and brothers. She smiled softly. "I guess you are my Uncle and Aunt," she announced. She gave everyone a wobbly smile. "He called me his Merriment, not Menace. I'm not bad," she whispered.
Brennus' eyes widened and he stood. He went over to kneel down in front of Meryn. "I have a baby niece."
"We have a baby niece," Celyn reminded him. "Thank the gods I'm the Elder for Lycaonia, I get to visit her whenever I want," he bragged. Vivian swatted his arm. "Celyn, that's not nice," she smiled. "Even though it's true."
Meryn looked over to Amelia. "Is she okay?"
Darian nodded as he continued to rub Amelia's back. Kendrick was now the one standing at her side. He placed a hand on her shoulder and slowly her face became less pained. Finally, she exhaled and opened her eyes. "It was a bit intense there for a moment," she said weakly.
"I could have done that," Thane groused, shooing Kendrick away from Amelia.
Kendrick pointed down. "My godsdaughter."
Thane pointed. "My sister."
Kendrick shrugged. "Fine, I'll go help Meryn."
Thane growled. "That's my godsdaughter."