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“The Fuck you say?!” Zeke thundered.

“What kind of timeline are we talking?” Jet asked, much calmer than the other two.

“Unfortunately, sooner rather than later.” I cleared my throat, “We need to wake up my Nexus and make plans.” All three guys looked confused.

“You don’t have a Nexus.” Zane muttered still distracted by the news I had just delivered.

“I didn’t have a Nexus, but that changed tonight.” I took a small step back when Zane’s eyes widened, and he immediately gave me his complete attention.

Zeke narrowed his eyes, “How did you get a Nexus tonight? There haven’t been any rituals performed in several weeks, much less tonight.”

Zane and Zeke looked at each other, then turned and stared at me with rage.

“What the fuck have you done?” Zeke said in a voice that raised the hair on my arms.

“I did what needed to be d-” Zane lost his shit and punched me before I could finish my sentence. I let Zane have that hit before I used another of my abilities and froze him on the spot. I knew I deserved that and more, but it would have to wait until later, if we survived what was coming.

“What the hell have you done to my brother?” Zeke grabbed me and shook me hard.

I pushed him away from me, “I’ll let him go but you two have got to get ahold of yourselves.”

“Where are you? I can feel how upset you are.”Reverie sounded drowsy.

I closed my eyes so I could savor the feeling of my Nexus communicating like this for the first time. I had waited years to make Reverie mine and everything I’d gone through was worth it.

“Everything will be ok, but you may want to get dressed. I’ll be there soon and I’m bringing company.”

“Oh shit! OK I’m getting up. What the hell have you done now, Storm?”I could hear the exasperation in her voice.

“I like when you call me Oren much better, sweet Nexus.”I smiled.

“Then I suggest you earn it.”Damn she was something else, and she was mine.

I smirked, loving that sass. Even with everything that was going on, I knew how lucky I was.

“I think I earned it several times over tonight.”I was jerked out of our conversation by another punch to the face. This one knocked me on my ass.

“Now unfreeze my twin, motherfucker.” Zeke stood over me with his fists clenched. When he came into his abilities this bastard would be invincible. Thank fuck he was in my Faction. I waved my hand, Zane blinked his eyes and slowly looked down at me.

“I know that look Moon and I promise we’ll have our reckoning, but we don’t have time for it now.”

Zeke walked over to Zane, “Come on brother let’s get to Reverie and make sure she’s OK.”

“I’m holding you to that reckoning, Storm.” Zane turned and followed his brother toward the door.

I stood and wiped the blood from my nose, “Are you coming?” I asked Jet, sure I knew the answer.

“Yes, I am.” Jet turned and headed out behind the twins.

Man of few words, he may have just become my favorite brother. Time to fill my Nexus in on what was going on and decide what to do next.

Chapter 32

Reverie

Ijumped out of bed and headed for the bathroom. I took a quick shower but before throwing my clothes on I took a moment to admire my mark. It was beautiful, it glowed slightly looking more balanced with the dagger and lightning bolt on either side of the ash tree. There were three spaces left, and I felt a strong need to fill them.

I didn’t know how much time had passed with me staring at my beautiful mark, but I quickly finished putting my clothes onand pulling my hair into a messy bun. Just as I walked into the living room the door opened and Storm entered, followed by all the guys that made my heart race faster. Minus my beloved Nathan.

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