Embers in the Wind (Dark Lords #1)

Prologue

T he cell in front of Overmaster Descallia rings. He scowls, turning it over to check the message, but then excuses himself for a minute to step outside. The masters’ phones all begin to ring, vibrate, and buzz at the very same time, while I see I have a missed call from Taylen. I flip over to the missed voicemails and read the transcription of the message while the others call their mates.

Message: Just got word that Embry is missing. She left a note for Lucianna that said she needed time away from us, and this place. The ladies want to go after her, and there’s a big debate. I’ll help in whatever way you need.

Descallia walks back into the room and clears his throat. “Gentlemen, Embry has disappeared. She left Lucianna a note letting her know that she needed some time away, but the ladies aren’t convinced that she should be on her own. I sent out a few feelers to Sheba and others. They’ll help us locate her if she wanders into their areas, but we need someone skillful and who knows his way in and out of the vampire lairs, and quite frankly someone strong enough to deal with Embry. Lucianna has tried all the normal ways of communicating with her. She’s gone dark. We believe she’s alone but we need to find her.”

My right-hand man will be furious, but if Taylen were missing, I’d want him leading the charge to find her. I clear my throat. “Stephan Corvinus. I’ll get him up to speed and have him take point in finding her. There is no one better in a situation like this.”

Every one of the masters nods their agreements and Descallia bangs the gavel with so much force the sound reverberates around the room. “Good. Have him find and convince Embry to come home.”

“I’ll get right on it. No thoughts at all as to where she would be? Lucianna didn’t have any visions or thoughts?”

Descallia grimaces. “No, it’s like she’s turned everything off and completely vanished. Embry’s in the wind.”