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than I look.”
    “Let’s hope so,” Jericho muttered. “Because you look like a stiff wind could blow you over, cat.”
    She glared at him. “You’re one to talk, Mr Stiff.” She smirked at his arousal. “You might not like me much, but your body knows different.”
    “I like you. Well, I don’t know you that well, but I like what I know.”
    She softened. “You should. I’m as good as it gets.”
    Jericho rolled his eyes but smiled.
    Seino allowed his mates the brief respite. So much had happened so fast. Now they were expected to bond with each other and with him, and in such a way that they’d never be able to separate and live, not after this spell. Something Jericho would no doubt take exception to.
    “Well, Seino? We don’t have all day. Let’s go kick some sorceress ass.”
    “I like that.” Anya nodded.
    Seino sighed. “Jericho, we really need to work on your tendency to try to take charge.”
    “Try?” Jericho chuckled. “I did take charge. Let’s go, demon.”
    Reminding himself to fix Jericho’s dominance issues later, Seino called on the power in each of them and joined it. Then he sifted through Anya’s blood and bone and memory and drew the lingering essence of Serena into his mind.
    It took more power than he liked, but he found Serena in the human plane. Just outside the Great Forest in Alaska. She’d built herself a den of sorts, a fort made of rock and shifter blood. Impenetrable and surrounded by cursed hounds and walking dead shifters, all missing their hearts.
    Seino quickly teleported near her domain, but far enough away that he and his mates wouldn’t be noticeable. He then said a spell to not only camouflage their presence, but magically shield it as well, away from Serena’s prying eyes.
    Jericho and Anya released their tight grip on his hands, no doubt feeling the strain of his power.
    “I’ve found her. But before we work our magic, we need to know more about her plans.” He studied them both and chose Jericho. “You can take a bear’s form.”
    “Ah, yeah. I’m a bear. Thought we’d established that already.”
    “No, you’re Kin, first and foremost. The bear is in your blood, but it’s not all of who or what you can be.”
    Jericho groaned. “Understanding you gives me a headache. Just say what’s on your mind.”
    “I want you to follow my instructions and shift into something small and unnoticeable. A small bird perhaps. Flight would give you the ability to come in from the air and maintain a low profile in Serena’s keep.”
    Jericho’s eyes went wide. “Flight? You seriously think I can become a bird?”
    “I’ve done it.” Anya shrugged. “It’s not that hard. But it’s not anything close to being feline.”
    “Yeah, but you’re more Kin than I am. Don’t think I didn’t notice those cute pointy ears. Besides, your sexual power kind of broadcasts your tie to the athmae. I’ve been bear my whole life. I have a few visions now and again. That’s it.”
    “Because the rest is trapped inside you,” Seino explained. “Don’t fear the unknown, mate. Do what feels natural.”
    “Why can’t you just use those birds you tapped before, in your realm?”
    “Because they only exist there. This is the human plane. Now stop avoiding your magic and feel.” He ignored Jericho’s frown, more determined than ever to reinforce the structure in their relationship. Commands had to be followed without question, and his bear needed to learn his place. But right now they needed to stop a sorceress before she killed again, so Jericho would have to learn as he went.
    Seino handed Jericho his sword and let the magic within the blade and their bond connect and flow.
    Jericho’s eyes widened. He tilted his head, as if listening to what the magic told him. “No shit. That’s really possible?”
    “Doable,” Seino corrected. “Now follow the instructions. Call upon that bundle of energy inside you that connects you to your bear. Use it, shape it.