Epilogue
Akasha LaVey
One Year Later: A New Development
We are back in the forest, standing in the clearing where everything changed. Beside me, my mate, and Krishka my mentor. Every full moon we come back here to strengthen the protection wards I have placed over Brooklyn.
Aldron’s brother is still trying to get in for no other reason than to destroy what his brother built. I’ve come to realize the siblings have no love lost between them.
“Are you ready?” I ask Krishka.
“Always,” she replies with a brilliant smile.
I take her hands in mine while Korvin watches over us, drawing on the magic all around us. Gaia provides everything I need to keep the powerful spell working but Krishka is my anchor. From the first time I cast the spell, she has been by my side making sure I don’t overexert or deplete myself.
I am the only person that can keep the protection ward charged and no one wants anything to happen to me. I appreciate everyone caring about me, but I know in my heart I will be fine, Krishka is just a backup. And something my mate demands.
The moment the magic swirls around us, Krishka’s eyes shoot wide. I shake my head with a smile, hoping she understands. I knew the moment we did this she would be able to tell that I’m pregnant, but I wanted to do the wards before I told Korvin.
He is going to be even more overprotective, and I know he wouldn’t be happy with me using this much energy during the first month of my pregnancy. I’m not worried. I know our son will be born strong and healthy, my natural magic and his father’s shifter magic keeping him safe.
“By moon’s embrace and winds that guide, guard this town, with strength and pride. Ancient roots, in earth entwined, shield the souls, from harm confined. Bound by light, bound by stone, let no ill through this ward be known.”
The incantation falls from my lips without effort.
My magic swells around us before spreading out and blanketing Brooklyn. I smile as I release Krishka’s hands, and she hugs me tightly.
“I’ll see you tomorrow,” she whispers with a wink before disappearing between the trees.
“Where is she going?” Korvin asks.
“Just giving us some privacy.”
“Sounds interesting,” he jokes with a raised brow. “Is my mate in the mood for some outdoor fucking?”
“I could be convinced,” I say with a chuckle. “But first, we need to talk.”
“Is there something wrong?” he asks, stepping closer to me.
“Not at all,” I say placing my hand over my abdomen.
He watches my movement, a look of shock crossing his features. “Really?”
“No, I’m making a joke,” I say sarcastically, rolling my eyes.
In an instant I am locked in his embrace as he kisses me. “I love you,” he says once he pulls away.
“And I love you too, Grumpa.”
The End