Chapter 42: Beings may not be as They Appear


    The office was quiet as the small group filed in and settled into business. “Fine. Now what’s so


    important that it’ll change everything? What do you believe is true?” Gregory put his morning coffee on


    the desk. He reviewed the faces in the room.


    “As asked. I started looking for supernatural creatures that exhibit the empathic traits. The list isn’t long.


    I found that there are patterns to the empathic traits. There’re records of Fae who could read and


    manipte emotions. Or experiences and memories. But other than that. Nothing. Then I looked for


    records on twins and abilities. Gregory, Alpha. Chances are both have some skill. So, if the twins are


    together their abilities are whole and stronger. This happens. There’re records for it.”


    “Wait. Fae? I don’t see any Fae features in them.”


    “Well, the amount of Fae blood in them may be small. A distant ancestor’s all it takes. I’m sure if they


    were full blood Fae, they would be much stronger. Jaxon reads emotions and people’s intents through


    that. Hal, I suspect can influence emotions. He’s a natural mediator. Finding information and data to


    settle conflict and control a person’s viewpoint to further prevent that conflict. Hisputer skills


    developed to manipte the situation and emotions of people involved follow suit. It’s how his power


    flows from him. We’re just lucky they aren’t liars and cheats. They would make perfect scam artists if


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    they weren’t so honest.”


    “But how does that benefit us? I’m sorry I’m not following you.”


    “Fae magic doesn’t work on other Fae. Meaning if the blood is potent enough in them. Not only will they


    live longer. They have a chance of being immune to charms and magical attacks from Fae.”


    Dead silence reigned for several minutes before Doctor Graves spoke up. “That’s why you wanted me


    here. If they agree. You want me to test them and find out if they disy Fae DNA. I’m not sure I can.


    We don’t have any records of their DNA.”


    “Yes, well that’sing. We’ve kept a few preserved specimens. I just hope that the preservation


    hasn’t destroyed the DNA.”


    “That is the issue. Human preservation of living tissues in formaldehyde destroys the DNA. Things


    caught in amber have a chance of being viable. We’ll see when it gets here. Whether the men will


    consent. When the specimens get here. We’ll find out for sure whether they’re useable.” Doctor Graves


    stood near a darkened window watching the others as he exined theplications that may ur.


    “Once you find out. We can ask their permission. But you didn’t wait to do that on my mate. Why can’t


    you use a sample you took earlier?”


    “I didn’t take any extra blood. I took enough to make sure they’re healthy. We used all the samples.


    There’s nothing left of them.” Various heads nodded. It made sense to them now.


    “When will the samples get here?”


    “We’ve a portal arranged forter this morning. I’ll have them take the samples directly to Doctor


    Graves. They can help with any research he may need if any questions crop up.”


    “Good. That would change everything. But we need to confirm the DNA. Then find out if they’re in fact


    immune to the magic. I won’t let anyone go on a one-way mission. Do we have any information on their


    biological parentage?”


    “Hal admitted that he’s been looking for years for his biological parents. But the names they gave him


    amounted to nothing. No one with that name during that time-period. He’s sent off his DNA to some


    sample was not viable.”


    “Well, if it has Fae DNA in it of course it would not appear within normal parameters of eptable


    human DNA.”


    “Fine verify that you can test. Then we’ll talk to them about all this. It’s unbelievable and I can’t see


    them putting themselves in danger. There’s no way of knowing until they’re attacked whether they are


    immune or not. I’m hesitant to bring any n foreword that would have them as a lynchpin.” Gregory


    watched drank his coffee and watched the sky lighten outside. “I don’t care I want people patrolling the


    local area. People on the phones. Dealing with email, and all types of media. We’ll offer protection here


    for those that need the safety. Petrols of the dream realm. I don’t want these creatures just popping in


    on us. Get me something to work with before these creatures stumble upon unsuspecting humans.”


    “We’re on it.”


    “Then let’s get this day started. Mother, you take overmunications. Have Ynda organize the


    dream realm patrols. The humans can continue to help. Send Ian with the patrols. I’ll ept and read


    reports. I’ll update everyone as needed. Jeff continues with what you are doing. Dean we may need


    your people to move people out of the area for their safety. Mom see if you can get a few vampires


    loaned to us. Just in case we need to fix a few human’s memories. Doctor Graves you have a lot of


    prep work and verifying this theory. We’ve done this before. Let’s pull it off one more time.” The office


    cleared out with a lot of promises. Gregory directed the series of people he needed to see including


    Ynda and the humans.


    This will be a long day. He knew that because he’d already finished this cup. His mate’s scent


    proceeded her into the office along with coffee. She’d that knack. The woman didn’t drink coffee. So, he


    knew that it was for him and he could bless for it.


    “Better already?”


    “Good morning to you too. Yes, the medicine Doctor Graves gave me is beginning to work. I’m fine.


    Now here’s a refill. Give me your mug and I’ll coordinate with Hilda and the general pack. Make sure


    everyone is onboard. Also, ready things for thoseing in. We’ll get snacks and lunch in the main


    lobby. Conference rooms will be halved. With half for sleeping and the rest for team meetings. You get


    the reports together. Turn the ballroom into themunications room. We have this.”


    “You shouldn’t be stressed like this. The pups…”


    “Are strong and if I am helping, I’m not stressing over things I can’t change. I’ll see you at lunch. Love


    you.” She stretched up and dropped a kiss on his lips before nipping at his lower lip. He blinks and she


    was disappearing through the door she’se through.


    Shaking his head, he looked down at his desk. Gregory waited for his next meeting.


    It didn’t take long for Ynda, Jeff, and the humans entered. Ynda brought her breakfast with you.


    “Thank you for being so prompt. I need to switch your responsibilities up a bit. We need to increase our


    patrols in both realms. There’ll be an influx of people starting today. I need you to deal with it and needs


    change. Ynda it’s your job to handle all patrols. I know Ian you can’t follow Ynda into the Dream


    realm. But with your training. Your team. You can help with patrols in this realm. When the refugees


    start filing in, I’ll need help with recording who they are, where they will stay, their needs, and if they’re


    transported from here. Where were they transported, too? Be mindful please. When you record this.


    We can’t let it fall into the Fae hands if they take over. You will oversee destroying those lists. Am I


    understood?” Nods all around. “Now are you willing to patrol?” A series of yes sir rang in the quiet


    office. “Ian make sure your paperwork gets updated with your superiors. I’ll get to the staffing changes


    this afternoon when I get a chance. I’m sorry but it won’t be overnight. But I will get it into motion. My


    mother will have some excuse and reasonable report for you to hand in. She’s an expert at lying like a


    rug for a living.”


    “Thank you.”


    “Alright and don’t forget I need reports. Electronic otherwise I will drown in paper in here again. I’ll need


    to know as soon as possible. Ynda outfit them with proper gear and phones that will work in this


    area.”


    “Will do.”


    “Now onest thing. Jaxon, Hal. They have brought it to my attention that the experts believe you are


    not fully human. Doctor Graves and Dean are looking into identifying what supernatural race. An


    ancestor of yours came from. If Doctor Graves can set up a testing method. He maybe able to figure


    out where you fit within this world.”


    “I thought Dean was shitting me with all that talk.”


    “Afraid not. Ian’s the minority here it seems. Sorry.”


    “No offense taken. So, I’ve been running with monsters all this time? Did I miss something?”


    “No, I think fate can be cruel. However, since you’re mated to Ynda now. Well, by ourws you are


    under our protection and for all legal documents you are a wolf shifter of the ck River Pack. I have


    thing to do. And so do you. Off with you.” They all stood to leave when Jaxon piped up.


    “Sir what aren’t you telling us?”


    Gregory looked up to the ceiling. “I will not spread rumors. Be careful around people that aren’t wolf


    shifters of this pack.”