The Time Has Come

"WAIT!" Elijah cried. "I... I didn't mean to do anything bad!!!"

Ronan gritted his teeth. He grabbed Elijah by his collar and lifted him a few centimeters off the ground. The poor priest cried with fright as he flailed around in a futile attempt to free himself.

"Trying to murder my Luna is one thing, but denying the deed when you are caught red-handed is utterly shameless!"

Ronan threw Elijah easily to the ground like a ragged doll. Jake who had transformed back into his human form quickly seized him. Elijah's hands were twisted together behind his back.

"You caught me red-handed trying to feed Lucien Clearwater something, but do you even know what it is? It is a cure! Yes, a cure!!!" Elijah sputtered, cold sweat running down his face.

"Ooh?" Kinnon raised an eyebrow, his eyes gleaming with murderous intent.

Ronan walked over to Lucien. He lifted his mate off the ground and carried him back to the Cleansing Pond.