Exton

Traeger reached over and put his hand over hers..."Your mom would be so proud of you,you are a genuinely kind and giving person, exactly what we wanted for you... and you have found a good man to complement you; Obsidian Heart is a fierce warrior and defender of his own, but he has a gentleness when it comes to you... you challenge him constantly, but he likes the challenge."

I laughed,"I am afraid I do,I have been independent so long... but I cannot imagine my life now without him."  My father squeezed my hand and said... "Honey,I am so happy for you, these people you have gathered as your friends are good people... even the ones working for Herne have a side devoted to the ones here. The riders know you and make this their home when they must come through... you are protected."

I rose and went to find Monty,receiving a big hug when I told him he was free to be with Ike tonight.

I retired to my couch for some quiet time,but was vaguely troubled by thoughts of Acasha.... Jeb had told me about her friend... and I was in a quagmire about what to do about it... I thought when things quieted down I would talk with Ob about her. I was hesitant to draw more danger here...but also felt her need and desperation.

I knew my dad could use someone to help in his shop... and he had more than enough room to offer her room and board with her wage. Perhaps we could hide her behind another name as we did Patti, but I knew little of vampires and other supernaturals' habits... perhaps they could sense each other across distances and he would find her regardless. I put it from my mind for now... Mortuis might be able to fill me in about some of this, Silk would be my first choice to approach... but she was deep in her own journey wherever it took her.

The afternoon was stretching toward evening... I went upstairs to take a nap, not wanting to be tired when Ob awakened and the night crowd gathered....