Shifted Fate (Amy) novel Chapter 491

“Okay.” I slid into a chair and looked at everyone there. “Lynn, Toya, and I will leave today to head back to my father’s pack. You guys will be here, with my mom and Wendy, to keep you guys safe. I’ll come back with food if you need anything, but don’t plan on being here long.”

There were a few looks. “Why can’t we just come with you?” Shelly looked at my mom. “I hope you aren’t offended. I just want to stay with Amy.” She smiled, but it was a grimace.

My mom laughed. “Not at all. I understand why you want to stick with her.”

I leaned in. “Honestly, if I had the choice, everyone would come with me today. But Rick has someone with magic. They can’t trace you here, because of the shield I erected.” I held up a hand. “And before you ask, I have no ability to erect another one strong enough to hide everyone in the pack.”

Alannah tilted her head. “How did you make this one?”

I looked down at my hands. “Carly’s father.” I looked up and met her eyes. “He was the last shaman and knew what was going to happen. He made sure that his death wouldn’t be wasted.” I looked away. “His death, blood, and sacrifice are fueling the shield. It isn’t something I could recreate, even if I wanted to. His love is keeping this place safe.”

Everyone nodded, but Rick looked disappointed. “So we won’t be able to fight with you?”

I shook my head. “But there is something else you can do.”

Rick perked up. “What? I’ll do anything?”

I held up a finger and ran upstairs. I came down with my computer and slid it to him. “Vince’s mainframe is on here. We need names, we need connections, bank trails. Everything.”

Rick nodded. “I can have the information in a day.” I just looked at him but he smiled. “Believe me. I know where he hides his files, and I helped create the security. The hardest part will be tracking everything down.”

“Good.” Then I turned. “Alannah and Ternen, if you could just help where you can.” Alannah and Ternen brightened. “You guys are probably more inclined with half the stuff around here and I know Wendy and my mom would love the help.”

“Yes.” Ternen smiled. “If you don’t mind, I love to cook. I could take over meals.”

Wendy bounced. “Oh my goddess, yes. I suck at it.”

Two giggles were heard from upstairs. “She does.” Carly’s voice floated from upstairs.

“Almost like a black centipede.” She gagged, making me smile. “The only way I could kill it was by force feeding it power. It’s eats away at you slowly over time. It can’t handle lots of power. Push it into it, and it will explode.”

Wendy bit her lip. “What if I’m not strong enough?”

“You are. It doesn’t take much, honestly. It’s not built to withstand much power. It sips at you and injects you with fear so you feel stuck until you are too weak to fight back.” I tapped at the table. “Now your wolves know what to look out for.” I turned to Rick. “Now your monster was different.”

He nodded. “Bees.”

“Yeah.” I rubbed my eye as phantom pain exploded there. “When they stung, their stinger felt like your bones were melting, but you got a boost of energy. There was a giant hive, feeding your energy but also torturing your wolf. He was almost dead by the time I got there.”

“But you killed them and saved me.” Rick looked a little lost.

“And almost died doing it.” My mom cut in.