I left Volterra with a song in my heart and revenge in my blood. Now that the children were safe it was time for me to retrieve my mate. I looked into the red eyes of the children sitting next to me. They smiled evil smiles at me as we felt the plane touch down. Aro was not only offering the children his protection. He sent me with my own set of guards.
Jane and Alec flanked me as we walked through the airport. People smiled at the children only to rush off when they looked into their eyes and smiled back. We exited the airport and hailed a cab, and rode to my old tribe lands. We paid the driver and he left.
I knew what I was looking for. I passed through the burial grounds and entered a cave. There was a prophecy on the wall that used to hold no meaning to me.
The one with fire in their eyes, the moon as their skin, the leader who's pack is in ruins and facing danger shall come and she shall receive a gift from her ancestors that will be the savior of immortals alike. Fire is her friend and her foe. Fire destroys, but it can create. Create a better life for her pack. Her mate calls to her and all shall know her wrath. As I read the prophecy again more writing revealed itself on the wall. To be read aloud…
Fire burns brightRuling the fight
Enemies take flight
Stalkers of the night
The calm one is right
Fire will end the plight
Her flame is a fearsome sight
Fire flares to dangerous heights
Stalker of the Night
Lover with a plight
You will end the fight
I exited the cave with Jane and Alec on my heels. I shifted and we ran to Forks. Howls surrounded me as I slid to a stop on Cullen land. Jacob snarled at me and acted as if to attack. I felt a strange sensation in my eyes and growled at him. He yelped and backed off. I looked at Jane she gasped and stepped back. Alice appeared beside me. "Shift back so we can explain."
I went into the Cullen house and shifted back and put on some clothes. I glanced as I went by a mirror and gasped. Where my pupil used to be there was now a flame. I picked a pair of sunglasses up that had been next to the clothes and put them on. My mouth felt awkward so I opened it up and looked. My canines had extended. Not vampire extended, just more predatory like.
There was a burn on my left hip. A tattoo. A red heart was being consumed in flames. I was marked as one with power. I moved with more precision and grace. My reflexes were better. My body more toned. I was now faster, stronger, and smarter than the enemy. I was the monster we had incorporated into our fairy tales. I felt my skin ripple and looked down.
It was like stone. Impenetrable. I was no longer just a shifter. I was no longer quite human. I was something stronger than a vampire and werewolf combined. My nails lengthened and grew pointed. I had taken in the spirit of Chephirah, the little lioness. She was temperamental and dangerous. She would save us.
I stalked outside aware that I was now part lion. My skin had taken on a succulent tawny tan. I walked up to the werewolves and my pack immediately dropped to their knees. "Chephirah, Cadence. We thank you."
Chephirah smirked. "Your welcome little wolves. Cadence is kind enough to allow me to talk through her. She may have absorbed my spirit, but she is a strong one. I'm just here for the ride, and to merit out advice as I see fit."
I twitched slightly and began to pace up and down the line of shifters. I stopped in front of Jacob. "He is safe." I sat down and smiled evilly. Jane and Alec sat on either side of me.
"Let me tell you a story about a young foolish cub, who thought love conquered all."
