Remy (14 page)

Epilogue

“Casualties?” Remy asked, standing in Monroe’s office as the dust slowly settled.  Numbers were coming in even as patrols were being implemented to guard the destroyed portions of the Estate’s main gate.  Some Walkers scattered in the wind, getting females and children off the Estate and to safety.  Recker was unaccounted for, and that made little sense because he’d been with the teams when they’d defeated the Megalya and saved Harlow.  Worse, Ash and his daughter, Harper were missing as well.

Remy paced back and forth, trying to get back into Commander mode, to tamp down the elation soaring through him at Harlow’s proclamation.  She’d claimed him back, and the first chance he got he’d make love to her like she deserved.  He longed to tell her how much he loved her while buried deep inside of her, but it’d have to wait.  He needed to make sure she was safe above all else, and that meant dealing with the Megalya and the attack on the Estate. 

Flicking his glance to the empty seat at the Dominant’s desk, he lifted dark eyes to where King sat propped on the edge of Monroe’s desk.  Remy could feel the agitation and anger rolling off the Chief of Security.

“No deaths,” King bit out, unfolding himself from the desk to pace to the large window, looking out over the damaged Estate.  “Aside from Recker, Ash and his daughter Harper, one vet tech, Sofia, and a teacher, Thea, are unaccounted for as well.  But I’m more concerned about two others.” 

King turned, frowning over his shoulder. “Witnesses saw the Megalya take a Keeper and one of your female Sentries.”

Remy’s brows shot down as his gut tightened.  “Who?”

“Rohm and Nyree.  We know for sure they were taken, and right now they are our priority.  I can’t tell you how pissed Fatal is.”

Hissing a low curse, Remy’s eyes shot to King.  That wasn’t all.  He could tell by King’s rigid posture that there was more.  “What else?”

Turning, King sighed heavily.  “The Domina was injured.”

Fear knotted Remy’s stomach.  If anything happened to Eden StoneCrow, Monroe would rain hell down on the Megalya and whoever else had aided in the attack.  He was almost afraid to ask. “How bad?  Will she live?”

King nodded.  “It’s a head injury, but she’ll live.”

Remy wanted to relax, but King’s deepening scowl prevented it. 

Lifting dark eyes, King pinned Remy with a deep frown.  “Her memory is gone.”

“What?”

Shaking his head, King scrubbed a hand down his suddenly exhausted features.  “Our Domina doesn’t remember us.  She doesn’t remember her own children.  She doesn’t know Monroe.”  His eyes turned sad.  “The Domina is lost, and Jenny’s not sure when, or
if,
her memory will return.  The Domina may never come back.”

Remy was speechless.  He didn’t want to even imagine Harlow forgetting who he was to her.  “Monroe?” He finally asked.

“What do you think?” King snorted.  “He can’t even attempt to jog her memory, because Jenny thinks it’s too soon.  Worse, she fears Eden discovering the existence of Walkers could be damaging to her fragile mind.”  He lowered his chin.  “Some of her children haven’t learned to control their shifts yet, so Jenny’s asked Monroe to keep them away.  The Dominant has lost his Angel, and if she doesn’t come back to him…”  He shook his head sadly.

Remy didn’t need to hear the words.  He knew what this meant.  Eden was Monroe’s world, and without her, the Dominant would be lost in his fury.  He would seek revenge with all that he had.  The Skin Walker’s quiet existence he’d so painstakingly created at StoneCrow was in jeopardy, and the one person on Earth who had any control over Monroe no longer remembered him.  Remy prayed Eden’s memory returned, and soon. With a missing Keeper and Sentry, decisions needed to be made.  His gaze flicked to King.  “What of Rohm and Nyree?  What’s our plan?”

“Fatal wants to track them, but I can’t allow it.  The Soul Sentries are not soldiers.  One of their own has been taken, and he could care less that the public is unaware of our existence.  He wants to go hunting with all guns blazing.  He’ll put us all in jeopardy, and I can’t let that happen, but I can’t handle
all
of this.”  He absently waved his hand toward the window. 

The repairs that needed to be made were the least of their worries.  The Megalya now knew where the Skin Walkers dwelled.  Changes would need to be made, and soon.  They were exposed and vulnerable. Add to that the number of wounded, the missing Walkers and Keeper, and the distraught Dominant… 

“Tyce just arrived with Conn and his men.”  King released a relieved breath.  “The women and children will be moved to Apex until we can properly secure the Estate.  Tyce will act as Interim Dominant until Monroe directs otherwise. Two teams are going out within the hour to search for Nyree and Rohm, but I won’t be with them because I’ve got the luxury of getting Tyce up to speed and explaining to Fatal and his Keepers why they won’t be permitted to accompany the search teams.”  He chuffed a humorless laugh.  “Think I should expect resistance?” he asked sarcastically.

“How are Lilly and Mahkya?”

A genuine smile finally touched King’s lips.  “I thank the Gods they were at Apex visiting Aries.  My family is safe.”

Remy nodded, relieved to hear the news.  “What can I do?”

“You’ve just found your Angel.  I hate to take you from her, but we need you.”

“How did you know?”

“Recker told me.”

Remy lifted his chin.  “You can count on me.”  While he wasn’t looking forward to being away from Harlow, he’d do whatever he needed to ensure she was protected.

“Then you’ll lead one of the teams in the search for Rohm and Nyree.”  King lifted uncertain eyes.  “Harlow is trained, so if you want she can…”

“No.” Remy cut him off.  “She’s been taken once.  They won’t get a second chance.  My Angel will assist with escorting the women and children to Apex.  She is done with battle.”

The corner of King’s mouth lifted.  “Does she know that?”

Smirking, Remy shook his head. “She will.”

King’s gaze suddenly fixed on the wall, and he didn’t blink for long moments before finally turning to Remy.  “Form your team.  You’ve got the pick of the litter.  Every Walker male who is able has volunteered for duty and is chomping at the bit to go on this mission.  I highly suggest you take RedKnife; we don’t know what we’ll be facing out there.”

Remy jerked his head in a nod and turned for the door.

“Remy!” King’s words halted him.  “One more thing.”

Remy turned to scowl at him.

“Someone fed intel to the Megalya on our location.”  His expression darkened dangerously.  “Monroe got a call just before the attack.  There is a traitor in this house.  From here on out, trust
Walkers and Angels only
!  I’ll work on finding the spy and try to get Monroe’s head back in the game.  God’s willing, Eden comes back to him and soon.  You bring home our missing Sentry and Fatal’s Keeper.”

Bile rose in Remy’s belly at the thought of someone in their midst betraying them.  The news had him afraid to leave Harlow, but it couldn’t be helped.  Two of their own were missing, and with the devastation that plagued StoneCrow, every Walker needed to pull his weight.  He’d find Nyree and Rohm, and if King hadn’t found the traitor by the time he returned, he’d aid in the hunt.  Someone would pay for betraying the Skin Walkers.  Anger thrummed through him, and for the briefest of seconds, there was a flash of pity.  Had it only been a kidnapping and damage to the Estate, it might have gone easier on the traitor, but the damage to Eden StoneCrow had sealed the poor fucker’s fate.  Monroe was the last creature on the face of the fucking Earth that Remy would ever want to make an enemy of.  Someone’s life was about to come to a horrifyingly painful conclusion.

As he exited Monroe’s office, he nodded at York, Marko, and Baymac.  Hell, Bellis StCroix was with them, and that was scary.  The highly reclusive and rarely seen Walker was known only to a handful, and even fewer were aware that he was a private assassin for Monroe and Tyce, called on to perform the most dangerous and heinous of missions.  Some Walkers believed that his dark deeds had marred his soul, and that was what caused his ink-black skin and even darker eyes.  Even Remy had a hard time not staring at the Walker on the rare occasions he caught a glimpse of Bellis.

They passed Remy as they headed in to meet with King.  These were Tyce’s Walkers, just in from Apex, and all wore solemn expressions.  No doubt the result of the carnage they would have witnessed coming in.  A gaping hole had been blown in the main gate, and the guard houses were now non-existent.  The gymnasium and parking garage beside the main estate house were destroyed, and part of the wing that housed the school had suffered damage. Trees had been felled, bullet casings riddled the grounds, and blood stained everywhere.  Many Skin Walkers had bled, but nowhere near the number of Megalya who’d paid with their lives for breaching the Skin Walker domain.  Remy intended to make the Megalya regret ever having attempted to take his Angel, and he knew the carnage would be savage.  He hadn’t yet bound Harlow to him, he was still afflicted, and there were adverse side effects to letting an affliction linger, side effects he intended on taking out on the Megalya.  Sure, they’d bled some, but it wasn’t enough.  He wanted more, needed more, and blood would flow in rivers – Megalya blood.  The battle was just beginning.

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Skin Walkers:  Monroe

By

Susan A. Bliler

When Game Warden Eden StCloud, goes up against CEO Monroe StoneCrow, she encounters the most intimidating, powerful, sexy man she’s ever seen.  Unaware that Monroe is the Dominant Skin Walker in North America, it isn’t until Eden becomes enmeshed in his life that she realizes it’s too late to escape.  Worse, she’s drawn the children under her care into the lair of the beast and must now succumb to Monroe’s desires or risk losing her children forever.

CEO Monroe StoneCrow is a man tormented by his obsession with creating a haven for his Skin Walkers.  Determined to form a community where his Walkers can exist in peace, he has no time or desire to seek out his own mate, his Angel.  When Eden StCloud crosses his path, there is no denying his instant attraction, or his overwhelming, animalistic urge to claim her.  His affliction is so intense that even his own medical experts are at a loss as to how to ease his symptoms.  With his Skin Walker refuge in danger of collapse due to his preoccupation with Eden, Monroe is stymied by his inability to do what he’s always done…simply take what he wants.

About the Author

My pack territory is in Central Montana, between Stone Crow Estates and the North Fortress.  Born and raised in an untamed location that bridges the gap between rolling prairies and majestic mountain peaks, I am born to a family that also bridges the gap between cultures.  My father’s people boast a fiercely proud Scottish ancestry while my mother’s tribes descend from two savagely beautiful and unique nations that inspire my Skin Walker series.     

I'm a huge fan of MMA, boxing, hockey, 30 Seconds to Mars, DMX, the Killers, and 21 Pilots (“…sometimes quiet is violent”).  I also love to read because it encourages me to write.  (I hate it when authors add that they love coffee and chocolate.  Really?  Who doesn't love coffee and chocolate?)  Anyway, I love beer...kidding.  I don't
love
beer but we are engaged in a very serious relationship.  (Mom, please don't call me when you read this.)

Thank you to my Stalkers for always sticking with me and giving me mad support.  I never thought I’d be here and I owe it all to you.  We authors do know what it’s like to get excited about going home just to finish a really good book.  That’s what I strive to give you, and if I’ve succeeded in even a small way then YAYYYY!!!!!! 

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~A’hau
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Other Books by Susan A Bliler

Territory Prequel

Territory

TerrIIItory

Terr4tory

Terr5tory

Prince of Cats

Furious

King: Skin Walker Series (Book 1)

RedKnife: Skin Walkers (Book 2)

Conn: Skin Walker Series (Book 5)

Leto: Skin Walker Series (Book 6)

Monroe: Skin Walker Series (Book 7)

Gauge: Skin Walker Series (Book 8)

York:  Skin Walkers series (Book 9)