Page 62 of The War is Coming

“We’ll be off as well,” Paris said.

“I’ll catch up with you in a bit, Blake,” Ashton said, taking Paris’ hand and walking out with Nick and Henry following.

Peyton and Cade left next with Greyson and Chase.

Blake looked at Puff. “Go do whatever and I’ll catch up with you guys later.”

“Thanks, Blake,” all three of them said and vanished.

Blake looked at the doctor. “How are you settling in, Dr Palmer?”

“Okay, your majesty. Ajax and I seem to work well together, and this hospital is stocked with the best of everything.”

“Call me Blake. The new houses should be ready soon for you and your wife.”

“Ajax showed me where they will be. My wife is packing up our house as we speak,” he paused. “She and my other children were gladdened to hear that Thanatos himself took our Earla off to Elysium.”

Blake touched his shoulder. “He always comes for special people.”

Doctor Palmer nodded and cleared his throat. “Oh, before I forget, all injured gargoyles are now healthy. Ajax has just released the last one.”

“Thank goodness.”

Puff, Mateo and Atticus appeared in Atticus’ bedroom.

Puff turned and threw his arms around them both. Mateo and Atticus did the same.

They all held each other for a moment, not saying anything. Atticus dropped a kiss on both their heads and Puff sighed happily. He loved being held by both of them.

Slowly they pulled back.

“We thought you were never going to wake up,” Mateo said softly.

Atticus nudged his shoulder. “We knew you were going to wake up, just not when.”

“Sorry, we needed all the rest, plus it fixed our throats as well. I’m glad we stopped Silver from being taken by Maggon, but I’m annoyed with Lord Woodcott.”

“I think we all are,” Mateo said, as he pulled Puff closer.

Puff blushed and smiled. “I hope this means you’re going to kiss me.”

Mateo laughed. “It does indeed; then I’m kissing Atticus.”

Atticus grinned. “So, get with the kissing already.”

Mateo and Puff laughed, which was cut off when Mateo’s lips descended onto Puff’s.

Puff stepped closer, so they were pressed together; Puff wrapped his arms around Mateo.

Atticus stood behind their guardian and kissed him around his neck.

Finally, Mateo and Puff pulled back, and Mateo spun around and grabbed Atticus by the neck and pulled him into a kiss.

Puff loved watching Atticus and Mateo together. They were the perfect combination of light and dark.

He watched Mateo wrap some of Atticus’ white hair around his hand. Puff found it so hot.

They drew apart, and Atticus held his hand out to Puff, who happily took it. Atticus pulled him closer and kissed him.