Page 86 of The War is Coming

CHAPTER 35

Tudor could smell the scent of BBQ and really wanted to shift and join them, plus the smell of food was making him feel hungry. He checked in with his stubborn gargoyle. Can we shift back yet do you smell all that lovely BBQ food is just right there you want some too right?

I guess we could shift back, his gargoyle said.

Tudor felt the shift take over and smiled. He stood up and stretched. The next moment, Gentzen shifted back.

Tudor looked surprised. “Did you stay with me the whole time you didn’t need to.”

Gentzen touched his arm. “I told you I would. But now, BBQ.”

Tudor laughed. Hey love I’m back

Alex suddenly appeared on the roof. “Finally,” he said, pulling Tudor into his arms and kissing the stuffing out of him.

Gentzen left them to it and went in search of food.

Slowly they pulled back.

“I’m so glad you’re over resting,” Alex said softly.

Tudor grinned. “It was the smell of BBQ that made my gargoyle shift.”

“And here I thought it was because you missed me,” Alex teased, playing with Tudor’s hair.

Tudor laughed. “Of course I missed you Alex I love you but I’ve not eaten for a few days and I’m starving plus I want to see everyone and see for myself that they are all alright.”

Alex bopped him on his nose. “Okay, sweetheart, let’s go and eat.”

“Wait,” Tudor said, looking at Bubo. “Hi Bubo come and rest on my shoulder and thank you for staying with me.”

Bubo beeped and flapped his wings, settling on Tudor’s shoulder.

With a thought, Alex brought them to the lower garden where Blake and Baylan were talking with Frederick, Hades, Han and Jaxton.

“Tudor, welcome back,” Blake said when he saw him.

Tudor went around and hugged everyone.

“Tudor, this is Jaxton, one of my demon bodyguards. Jaxton, this is his majesty, King Tudor Brown of the gargoyles and all flying shifters, and Bubo,” Frederick introduced.

Jaxton bowed his head. “Greetings, King Tudor, Bubo.”

“Just Tudor and please don’t bow we’re all family here I hope you are settling in well if you need anything please let us know.”

Alex touched his arm. “Breathe, my darling.”

Tudor nodded.

“Stay here, sweetheart, and I’ll get us some food.”

“Thanks,” he looked at the group. “I’m glad everyone is awake now Alex filled me in on everything that is a lot of happenings in a few days but I’m glad Silver and Brook are safe.”

Baylan touched his arm. “Breathe, Tudor. Yes, a lot has happened, and we have more people moved onto the pack lands. We can introduce you to them later.”

Bubo beeped, flapped his wings and took off.

“He’s gone to see the children do you know he stayed by my side the whole time I was resting he didn’t need to do that.”