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“I do,” I reply. “Which is why you’re going to stay in Iceland to lead while I’m gone.”

She blanches. “Excuse me?”

“It’s your job as second to stay behind and lead in case something happens to me. YouandLarus have to stay.”

She growls. “I had no idea that agreeing to be your second meant being taken out of the field.”

“You’re only out of the field when I’m in the field,” I tell her. “And I have to go to New York. She’s my mate, Cara.”

I already explained this to her at the beginning of the conversation, much to her surprise. It’s not often that happens, as Cara has seen almost as much as I have in this world.

But four mates is certainly impressive.

Especially when one of them is an old master vampire like me.

Cara clears her throat. “Anything else, Kas?”

I consider everything we’ve discussed and shake my head. “That’s all for now. We’ll be there in fifteen minutes.”

“I’ll have updates ready for you when you arrive,” she promises, ending the call.

Nox and Bane remain silent in the car, their concern palpable and rivaling my own.

Our mate just teleported to New York.

To a place we can’t get to anytime soon.

A location where we can’t protect her.

The knowledge of it all sits heavily on my heart, making my stomach twist with dread.

My only saving grace right now is the thriving link I feel beating between me and Fallon.She’s still alive.

But the question is, for how long?

We’re coming for you, Fallon Doyle.

And when we get there, we’re going to destroy everyone who has ever wronged you.

I vow it.

CHAPTERTHIRTY

FALLON

I haveno idea how I ended up here. I’ve never teleported before. But I’ve also never been to the death plane until this week.

Nor have I ever stood up to the patriarchs.

And what was that with all the power absorption?I wonder. That was certainly new.

I feel so incredibly alive right now, like I’m bursting with energy. Which is strange, given that death magic is usually draining. It typically takes a lot out of me to perform even the smallest of spells.

But somehow I teleported to Issy’s side without much effort at all. If anything, it all felt very freeing. Like I just removed a set of invisible chains that have been weighing me down for years.

I roll my shoulders, convinced that everything feels lighter. Easier. More… vivacious.

It’s invigorating.