Page 46 of The War is Coming

“Okay, we’ll be back as soon as we can,” Forrest said, standing up, Tobin and Willow with him.

“You better be awake when we come back,” Forrest said to his brother.

“Yeah, Eggleston needs you,” Willow said. “We need you.”

Tobin wrapped his arm around Willow. Forrest walked to her side and took her hand, giving it a squeeze.

With a final look at Silver, they collected the dirty plates and left the dome, running back to the pack house.

“Blake, I’ll sit with Puff if you want to check on things,” Oz said. He produced dinner for those who were awake and had just finished eating.

“Thanks, Oz,” Blake said, standing up. “Any idea how long they could be sleeping for?”

“I’m hopeful they will awake tomorrow, but Silver and Brook might take a little longer.”

Blake nodded. “That’s good to hear. I’ll be back as soon as I can. Thanks, Oz.”

“I can keep you updated, Blake. Go do whatever you need to,” Ash said to him.

“Okay, thanks Ash.”

Baylan stood up as well. “I’ll come with you and check on Maddy.”

Blake slumped into the chair behind his desk and ran a hand down his face. What a day. Watching the dragons working together to save Silver was incredible. Dark magic was so wrong, but Zeus assured him that they had pack mates that would help counteract black magic, but would that be enough?

He was pulled out of his head by a knock at his door. “Come in,” he called.

The door opened, and Frederick walked in, with four men he recognised behind him.

Blake stood up and walked around the desk. “Hey Frederick,” he looked at the demons. “You’re Plog, Winnal, Stanley and Jaxton.”

“Yes, sire. Lord Hades has requested we come and stay with your pack to help protect Consort Frederick,” Winnal said.

“You are very welcome. We need to find you somewhere to stay,” Blake said, looking at Frederick.

“My mate has created a large house for them, situated by the warrior angels,” Frederick told him.

“Perfect. If you find anything lacking, just let Frederick or me know, and we can sort it for you.”

“Thank you, sire,” Jaxton said.

“Call me Blake.”

The demons nodded.

“How are the dragons, Blake?” Frederick asked.

“Still resting. Oz doesn’t expect them to wake up until tomorrow at the earliest.” Blake paused, then looked at the demons. “I don’t suppose any of you know how to track shadows?”

They all shook their heads. “Sorry, no,” Plog said.

“It was worth a shot. We have other ways we can try.”

“We’ll leave you now, Blake,” Frederick said.

“See you all tomorrow and thank you for coming.”

The three demons bowed.