Page 22 of Becoming One
CHAPTER 8
“It’s really amazing how much you’ve gotten done for Kaliss, Nelson. Look at this place. We have houses, stores, a police station, fire station, a park for our children, and so much more. It really is a town now. I can’t wait until things get going,” Jewel said almost skipping down the barren street.
Nelson looked around, smiling wide, “It really is coming together.”
“It still pisses me off that Nicu damn near ruined everything. Thank the Gods he was found out before Ezzie was made to look like a fool.”
A banging noise had both men stopping and Nelson gasping, “What was that?”
Kier, who had been following close by, came forward. “Wait here while we go and check things out. Lordon, stay with the Consort and the Regal’s mate.”
Lordon immediately went on guard, looking around as he stood with Nelson and Jewel.
Nelson watched as the Imperial guard carefully moved forward, looking both left then right. Whispering, he asked Jewel, “What do you think it was?”
Jewel shook his head, rubbing his baby bump. “I don’t know, and I don’t want to find out either.”
Kier returned, gently took Nelson’s elbow, and turned Nelson around. “We need to get back to the coven house.”
Nelson pulled away. “What is it?”
Shaking his head, Kier replied, “We saw no one.”
Nelson turned back. “Then you won’t mind showing me what you did find.”
Kier looked very uncomfortable with Nelson’s suggestion. “I don’t think that’s a good idea. We really should just go back to the coven house.”
Shaking his head, Nelson replied, “Take Jewel back. My mate is fighting in fifteen minutes and I’m going.”
“Nelson, I’ll explain to him why you aren’t there, and Orion will understand,” Kier argued.
Nelson took a step around Kier and headed in the original direction he was going. “Well I’m going, so there won’t be any need to explain anything.”
“I’m with Nelson on this, Kier. We’re going to the Ceremony to cheer on Orion. Now you can go back to the coven house if you like, but I’m going with my best friend. Besides, Ezzie is waiting for me,” Jewel stated, catching up with Nelson.
Kier rushed to jump in front of Nelson. “I must insist that you both go back to the coven house, now.”
Nelson turned and quickly walked down the street until he saw where Theron now stood. He had just turned towards the Imperial guard when Kier placed his hand on Nelson’s shoulder to stop him. Nelson was shocked when his claws emerged, and he sliced the man’s hand.
Kier pulled back, hissing, “Shit.”
Nelson’s eyes went wide. “I’m so sorry, Kier. I had no idea my fox would come out like that.” His words hit him and a wide smile appeared, turning to Jewel he said, “My fox came out with me as a human!”
Jewel smiled. “That’s great, Sweetie, now what’s going on over there?”
Shaking his head, Nelson replied, “I don’t know. I was going to go and find out when Kier stopped me.”
“Well let’s go see what all the fuss is about,” Jewel stated.
Kier let out a deep breath. “Fine. But it isn’t pretty.”
Nelson and Jewel walked towards Theron. The scent of blood hit Nelson the closer they got to the Imperial guard.
“What is that?” Jewel asked pointing in the direction Nelson was already looking.
Nelson gasped, “Is that a body?”
Kier sighed. “Yes. Now you know, let’s go.”