EPILOGUE
The Hadden Coven cleaned up and covered the devastation caused by the conflict. Massey's plans in the lowlands were put on hold for now. The threat remained, and it was clear that a long-term plan for the lowlands would have to be implemented.
Torin and Shae left soon after the Massey incident was finished.
Torin was offered membership in the Hadden Coven to provide stability for his beloved, but he was a man who resisted community.
He preferred his own company and that of his most beloved.
Shae was more than ready to get out of town, so he eagerly agreed.
"You're all I need, Torin." He told him that when Torin offered to stay with the Coven, if it was something Shae preferred. "I'm new at this, so I'll follow your lead . . . anywhere." Shae said with honesty and exuberance.
“All I need his you, Shae.” He repeated his words with a loving smile that softened everything about him. "Now let me teach you how to handle a dagger and a handgun. I want you prepared and protected, and proper skills will give you both as will I."
"Cool." Shae said and leaned in wrapping his arm around Torin’s waist.
“Cool indeed.” He punctuated that with another heated kiss. His life had gotten so much sweeter and more meaningful with his beloved by his side just as legend had promised.
THE END