Page 111 of My Haven
Meryn spun circles in her chair slowly. “Now that we have established, I didn’t cause trouble this time, can we figure out how to kill the Witches’ Council?”
Marshall, Aiden, and Rex palmed their faces. Notably, Magnus, Celyn, Godwyn and Byron all nodded.
Darian smiled wickedly. “Though I’m not technically a council member, I appreciate you allowing me to attend.” He stretched. “In addition to the heinous act of kidnapping a unit warrior’s mate, the Witches’ Council has also avoided talks to re-establish the alliance they broke when they closed the fae portals,” he reminded them.
Genevieve watched as the witch next to Darian fidgeted constantly. He looked like he wished he were anywhere but here.
Thane noticed the man twitching and smiled. “Welcome young Kincaid Bayberry. Congratulations on your family’s elevation to Founding Family status.”
Kincaid sighed. “I’m not made for this.”
Brennus clapped him on the back. “You’re doing fine.”
Alastair, Lucius, and Alaric all nodded at Kincaid.
“Congratulations on accessing a third power, that’s not a feat many can claim,” Alastair said.
Kincaid smiled nervously.
“Soooo? Killing people, right?” Meryn asked.
Both Aiden and Marshall turned to her at the same time and said. “No.”
She slumped backward. “Then why am I here?”
Caiden stood and recapped exactly what happened earlier that afternoon, making sure to report the bystanders’ reactions. When he finished the room was quiet.
Brennus crossed his arms over his chest and sat back. “Besides causing housing issues for them, we’re really no closer to determining what their goals truly are.”
“Meryn brought up the point that the Witches’ Council made a move against the Fire Temple years ago. She believes that could be the start of the thread that helps us understand what is going on now,” Mikel explained.
“What move?” Lucius asked. “Forgive me for being somewhat behind on what is happening in Storm Keep, we never had issues like this in Éire Danu,” he explained.
Mikel stood. “A few years ago, my parents left my underage sister Zoe in the care of the Witches’ Council. They immediately stripped the Fire Temple of all heirlooms and valuables. In addition, they transferred all the money from the family account to them, leaving Zoe with nothing.”
“They did what?” Alastair demanded. He turned to his son. “Have they tried anything with the Water Temple?”
Troy stood. “As you know they forbade Serenity from leaving Storm Keep to help in Noctem Falls. Technically, they have no say in Temple affairs. Luckily Serenity found a way out.” He scowled. “They made mention of putting someone else in charge, that’s when I reminded them that I was the Water Temple Head, that I let Serenity run the temple so I could continue my research. I told them if anyone stepped foot in my Temple, I would flood the castle so it could never be drained.”
Meryn gave him a thumbs up. “I knew I liked you.”
Alastair looked relieved. “They haven’t touched the accounts?”
Troy scoffed. “Not unless they’ve learned how to breathe underwater.”
At his side Arlo took his hand. “So sexy.”
Troy blushed but didn’t remove his hand from Arlo’s.
Alastair looked at both of them fondly. “After all this, you must visit us in Noctem Falls. Your mother wants to meet your mate as soon as possible.”
Troy nodded and sat down, Arlo’s hand still firmly clasped in his.
Alastair turned to Marshall. “I know there haven’t been any issues with the Earth Temple, or you would have said something. Has anyone checked in with the Silverwoods?” he asked, turning to Thane.
Thane stood when addressed. “Celeste left Storm Keep a while ago when they began pressuring her to have children. I believe she left a relative in charge of the Air Temple.”
“Do we know who?” Marshall asked.
