Two Thousand Shadows (Kings of Chaos, #4)

by Jocelynn Drake

Leo lifted one eyebrow and smirked. “Cats are not helpless. They’re skilled hunters and predators.” “Then you’re lazy.” “Precisely.”

Whoosh! Just like that, Rei and Huli were thrown in front of the oncoming bus.

That was all it took. Junjie knew he’d die for this child. He’d destroy entire armies to keep him safe. He didn’t know anything about raising children or caring for them, but nothing had ever felt so right to him.

“I’ve read the legends about fox spirits. We don’t do mates. We’re supposed to seduce and kill people. Steal their souls. And while that might sound like a lot of fun, nothing could ever make me ruin my shot at having Xiao Dan. He’s the most amazing human ever. I’ve lived a thousand years, and I’ve met a lot of humans. Wanted to kill most of them. But not Xiao Dan.” And that was a horrifying speech.

“I believe what he’s trying to say is that if you’re lucky enough to find the person whose heart matches your own, don’t walk away from him. Treasure them always, because it is unlikely you will find another like him,” Kai stated. “Isn’t that what I said?” Huli demanded. “Not even close,” Rei muttered.

“Mad?” Junjie repeated. “Why would I be mad? You’re alive. You were dead, but now you’re alive. I-I-” he stammered, his voice breaking as his mind called up the look and feel of Leo’s lifeless body in his arms minutes ago.

Cats have nine lives!

“But why is he here? Should we be worried about the fae getting in his head and controlling him?” A disgruntled huff escaped Leo, and Junjie smirked. “When have you known any cat to listen to anyone?” Moon asked. “That’s a good point,” Philippe agreed, a smile dancing within his words.

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“I talked with Sky, and he had a different opinion about my magic. He says I’m not a blood witch anymore, but a necromancer.”