Page 14 of My Haven
Between the marble pillars golden light arced and then the Prince of the Vampires stepped through looking angry. “Is she well?” he demanded.
Behind him Sebastian, Serenity and Micah came through.
Serenity came to her and held out her hand, wordlessly Meryn took it.
Magnus looked from Aiden to Brennus, then to Byron and Kendrick. “Well?”
Adelaide went to him and placed a hand on his arm. “She got a bit overwhelmed at Byron’s contribution. I think she is doing better now.”
Serenity frowned fiercely then whirled on Kendrick. “You couldn’t help her?”
Kendrick’s mouth dropped. “Excuse me?”
“Her magic is completely whacking out her body. Female witches naturally regulate when they get pregnant, but Meryn wasn’t raised as a witch, so her empathy has been creating havoc. When did it start?”
Ryuu stepped forward. “Her last trimester, after we returned to Lycaonia.”
Serenity nodded. “That makes sense, her body is getting ready to give birth. Kendrick, come here,” she ordered.
Kendrick didn’t argue. We walked over and stood beside Serenity, who reached down and took his other hand. “Can you see the mess it’s made?”
Kendrick stared straight ahead. “I do now. Your gift is amazing Serenity, the colors help more than I ever thought they would.”
“Do you think you can help monitor it now that I’ve shown you what to look for?”
He nodded. “Yes.”
“Are you sure? Because I’ll go to Storm Keep with her if I have to,” she offered.
Meryn laughed. “You were already on their shit list before all this started. You stay with Magnus, where it’s safe.”
She looked up and saw Magnus and Sebastian watching her closely. “Thank you for my bloodstone.”
Byron stood. “I’m sorry my addition made you sick.”
She shook her head. “Dude, tooth and claw are fucking badass, it was the thought of you in pain that made me sick.”
“Did you tell her about the last three stones?” Magnus asked.
The queen stepped up to stand next to Magnus. “Meryn, the last three brown stones are polished wood from my tree, Darian’s tree and of course from Abraxas. This crown is meant to show everyone how loved you are, and that your safety is non-negotiable.”
“You knew I’d end up in Storm Keep huh?”
Magnus sighed. “It seemed inevitable.”
Meryn stood and wrapped her arms around Magnus as much as her belly would allow. “Thank you, for worrying about me. I think your cool card would have been enough to keep me safe. I can’t imagine anyone wanting to mess with you.”
Magnus looked down at her and actually blushed. “Nonsense,” he said, sounding flustered.
I mean I would never mess with Magnus, because I wouldn’t want to face Sebastian.
She looked at the vampire squire and grinned.
He grinned back.
“Let us see how it looks,” the queen said, taking the crown and gently placing it on her head. “How does it fit?”
Meryn turned her head slowly, then back and forth quickly. “Neat! It doesn’t slip or nothing. Can Dani eat it?” she asked, reaching up to touch the stones.
