Page 81 of The War is Coming

“When do you think he’ll stop crying?” Sergeant Cowell asked.

Jaxton laughed. “A few hours maybe.”

“Or when he’s dead,” the Major said. He paused and looked at Frederick. “Next time you speak to the kings, ask if one of the new buildings could be a pub.”

Sargent Cowell nodded. “Yes, please.”

Frederick laughed. “I will see what I can do.”

“Thanks, Sentinel Barbuda,” the Major said.

“Call me Frederick.”

“Charlie,” the Major replied.

“Tory,” the Sergeant added, “and now I need to go.”

“Me too. If you need us again, just shout,” Charlie said.

“Will do, thanks,” Frederick said as the two men walked away chatting.

“What do you want me to do, Frederick?” Jaxton asked.

“No idea, I really don’t need protection.”

“I know, but you’re Lord Hades’ mate; he wants you safe. Truthfully, so do we. Lord Hades has been alone for a long time; you are his mate and make him happy. So, if we need to follow you everywhere to protect you, we will.”

“He makes me happy as well,” Frederick replied. “I need to find Blake. Do you want to come or go and have a break?”

“I’ll come with you,” Jaxton replied and fell into step beside Frederick.

They walked back to the pack house when Frederick saw people gathered in the lower garden, including Blake and Zeus.

Blake spotted him first and walked over to him. “We’ve been invaded by dragons on a rescue mission.”

“What? Who needs rescuing?” Frederick asked in surprise and concern.

“Atticus apparently. He missed a check-in with one of his brothers because he was resting. Atticus’ family came to rescue him,” Blake explained.

“Okay, as long as no one is in actual danger,” he replied. “So, the shaman has given up all his secrets. I’ll send you the recording, and I’ve been asked if one of the new buildings could be a pub.”

Blake grinned. “That is a really good idea, and that can definitely happen. Oh... and apparently, I can see demon shadows as can Henry.”

Frederick opened and closed his mouth for a moment before shaking his head. “I keep telling myself that nothing can surprise me anymore and then something else does.”

“I know, imagine my surprise when I saw Tatum’s shadow,” Blake replied.

“How did you find it?” Jaxton asked. “No one usually can.”

“It shimmered. I was helping Saxon, his mates, Peyton and Henry, but then the dragons arrived.”

“How did the dragons arrive?” Frederick asked.

“They flew in. The flight was amazing.”

“Were they seen?” Frederick asked in concern.

“No, Bob shielded them, thank goodness. We should have a BBQ tonight.”