“Yeah, go ahead, Oracle,” Fionn said, more confident now than he’d been before. “What did the goddess of the moon give me? Wait…I just want to make sure Jackson can prevent me from using it, right?”
“That is correct,” said Oracle. “Until he gives permission, you will not be able to access your power,”
“And even when he does, I can’t use it against anyone in the Blackwood Pack, right?”
“Correct again Fionn. Your mother wanted you to have a place where you could be free to be yourself, without any worries of unintended use that could hurt someone. The Blackwood Pack is that place,” Oracle replied.
Fionn thought about that for a moment, before asking, “Okay, then, what’s my power?”
Chapter 31
“You have the power to control, create, change, or manipulate the elements,” Oracle said.
Jackson’s jaw dropped. “Holy crap! Fionn is a Lord of the Elements?”
“What does that mean?” asked Fionn.
“All of the elements?” asked Hunter.
“Yes, fire, air, water, and earth,” Oracle replied.
“B-b-but I can’t do that.” Worry reflecting in his face, Fionn glanced at his mate. “I don’t even know what it means.”
“Sweetie,” said Oracle, “no one expects you to do it…yet. When the goddess of the moon believes you are ready, she will send her emissary to teach you everything you need to know about your powers. And, you won’t be able to use them until Jackson gives his approval.”
Seeing confusion still mirrored on his mate’s face, Hunter said, “Oracle, would you please explain exactly what Fionn’s power is?”
“Certainly. As Lord of the Elements, Fionn has the ability to harness the power of the four elements. For instance, he will be able to use lightning, create storms, floods or earthquakes…or any variations of them.”
“Really? Holy shit!” exclaimed Fionn.
“That’ll help Fionn fight the evil he was sent here to do?” asked Hunter.
“It will,” replied Oracle.
“Is it an offensive power or just defensive?” asked Jackson.
“It is to be used any way Fionn needs to,” Oracle said.
“So he will be able to kill with it,” asked Jackson.
“Yes.”
“If that’s the case, why does he need me as his protector?” asked Hunter.
“Once it is found out that a white dragon is here, there will be many other paranormals seeking to gain control of him. You stand between them and your mate, Hunter, since Fionn cannot use his power on any paranormal other than dragons,” Oracle said.
“Don’t forget the rest of the Blackwood Pack,” said Jackson. “We also stand with you…together as one.”
“I appreciate that,” Hunter said.
“Fionn, please do not worry,” Oracle said softly. “Between your mate and the Blackwood Pack, you are very well protected.”
“I know, but…”
“No buts, my pet,” Hunter said, interrupting his mate. “There aren’t any guarantees in life but the goddess of the moon and your mother have done everything possible to give you one.” Then, wanting to distract his mate from further heavy thoughts, he continued, “Now, how would you like to leave early for San Francisco and spend some time visiting art galleries?”
Fionn’s face lit up. “Could we? That would be fantastic! After my father died, I went to some in Edinburgh, and then Theo, Norm and I spent an afternoon at the Scottish National Gallery.”
