Page 75 of The War is Coming

“Actually, it’s good we ran into you both,” Paris said.

“What’s up?” Brook asked.

“It’s about Tobin,” Paris started.

“Tobin?” Brook asked, looking alarmed and distressed, taking Demi’s hand. “Would you rather we hadn’t claimed him?”

“We promise to always look after and love him,” Demi put in.

“No, no,” Puff said quickly, holding his hand out. “We’d never take Tobin from you. He loves you all already.”

Brook and Demi relaxed.

“Sorry, I didn’t mean to alarm you,” Paris said. “No, it was about Tobin’s family and house. About his family having a proper burial and if he wanted any of his items from home.”

“Oh, we should definitely ask him,” Demi replied. “What of the other children?”

“I know Baylan and Alex have collected Maddy’s things and are going to sort the house out. Ares and Jason have done the same with Kieran,” Puff told them. “I’m off to talk to the triplets about collecting their things.”

“I’m not sure about Nancy’s things as they live in the Hayes Pack,” Paris said.

“I’ll talk to Blake about Nancy’s belongings,” Demi said.

“Okay. We’ll leave you to talk to Tobin, and we’ll talk to the triplets,” Paris said.

“They are or were outside, sitting in the lower garden,” Brook told them.

“Thanks.”

Blake and Baylan found Saxon, his mates and Peyton, who had recently joined them, outside by the holiday cottages.

Tatum was laughing, but the others were frowning.

“I’m not sure if I should ask if you’re having fun or not,” Blake said by way of a greeting.

“Well, I’m having fun,” Tatum said, still laughing.

“Shadow hunting going well then?” Baylan asked.

“Not really, our magic can’t find a shadow,” Peyton replied.

“I even made it easy for them. My shadow is right there,” Tatum said, pointing to a wall.

Blake and Baylan turned to look; the whole side was draped in shadows.

“I just see normal shadows,” Baylan said.

“So do we,” Wynter said.

Blake took a step forward. “No, there is part of your shadow.” He pointed out a section of the wall.

“Congratulations, Blake,” Tudor said.

“That was well found,” Henry said, appearing next to Tatum. “I found it just when you did.”

“I can see it now you’ve pointed it out,” Peyton said, amazed. “But how did you both find it?”

“It has a slight shimmer,” Blake said, just as Henry said, “It shimmers.”