Page 83 of The War is Coming

Be safe

“Always,” Alex said and vanished.

Bubo beeped.

I miss him already but we need Maddy to be safe thank you for staying by my side you don’t need to you know.

Bubo beeped.

Thank you.

Battle and his team walked to the lower garden, pulled there by the scents of BBQ. Battle spotted Zeus, kneeling down chatting to a Kieran who looked sad. Not wanting to intrude, he changed direction and walked over to his cousin.

“Hey Freddie.”

“Batty. This is Jaxton, one of my demon bodyguards. Jaxton, this is my cousin Battle, Zeus’ mate. How was training?”

“It was good. We saw Maletayah’s steel wings. They’re amazing.”

“Then I can’t wait to see them.”

“Why the BBQ?”

“Atticus’ family turned up for a rescue mission,” Frederick replied. “He missed a check-in with his brother and the family came to rescue him.”

“Families,” Battle said with a grin that suddenly dropped off his face. “How are we going to explain our mates to the family?”

Frederick laughed. “Who knows, but Blake said we could invite them here.”

“That’s a thought,” Battle replied. He turned to look at Zeus, who was still with Kieran. “Young Kieran looks upset.”

“Ares went to his home to collect more of his things and bring his family here to be buried.”

“Poor thing.”

Han appeared next to them. “Hello, friends.”

Frederick and Battle said hello and then introduced him to Jaxton.

“It’s nice to meet you, Jaxton. Frederick, I saw Hades before I came here. He’s tied up but will be here as soon as he can.”

“Thanks, Han.”

Han looked at Battle. “I’ve been searching for Sapphire and Steel on DVD and finally found it.”

“Wow, I’ve not seen that in forever,” Battle said.

“I remember that,” Jaxton said. “The one with David McCallum as an interdimensional protector, or something like that, all named after elements”

Hans nodded. “That’s right.”

“I’ve never even heard of it,” Frederick said.

“Such a good show. Joanna Lumley was also in it. Shame about the ending though,” Battle put in.

“I thought we could have a show night, and you guys could come over and watch it,” he looked at Jaxton. “You are very welcome to join us. Frederick or Battle can tell you when.”

Jaxton smiled. “Thanks. I’d like to see it again.”