Free Chaotic War by Lia Davis Page B

at the round table next to Markus’s desk with Nik beside him. They whispered among themselves, pointing to the laptop on occasion.
    He focused on the female, his female, pacing to the window and back to the center of the room. She clutched the sketchbook in her arms, and her brows were drawn as if she were plotting world domination. She very well might be. In the two days since her powers had been unlocked, she’d grown stronger. In both power and confidence.
    When Markus and Gwen finally joined the group, Zavier almost asked his brother to excuse Gwen from the meeting. She looked tired and way too stressed for a mother-to-be. However, Zavier knew it would be wasted breath. Gwen was a stubborn female.
    Gwen sat on the sofa next to Ash, who immediately took her hand. The fatigue seemed to ease after a moment. Besides being a minor goddess of the hunt, Ash also possessed her mother’s ability to aid in easing symptoms from pregnancy and childbirth.
    After Markus took his seat behind his desk, he motioned to Elle. She glanced to Zavier and frowned before opening her book. She folded the pages back and turned the sketch around for everyone to see. A very detailed drawing of Garrick stabbing Zavier stared back at him. Fuck . It was one thing to hear her stay she’d seen his death, but to see it for himself was a kick to the gut.
    “I had this dream the morning Nyx unlocked my powers. In the vision, Garrick believed he had the Divine Dagger. But I have the Dagger, which means Garrick has the second dagger that looks like it. The one that can turn an immortal human. I don’t have to ask any of you to make sure this doesn’t happen, but that’s not why I’m showing it to you.” Elle handed the drawing to Nik. “Have you been in that room?”
    He studied the sketch, his brows bunching together. After what seemed like minutes, he nodded and lifted his gaze to Ty. “Yes, and so has Ty.”
    Ash calmly spoke next, even though Zavier smelled the fury building around her. “It’s the facility in Oregon. I can lead you there.”
    Elle took the sketchbook, closed it, and hugged it to her. “There’s one more thing. I promised the drakon I’d give the Dagger to Zeus.”
    Markus nodded. “We’ll go with you.”
    Hell yeah, they would. Zavier pushed off the wall and crossed the room to Elle. She smiled sadly and wrapped her arms around his waist. “We’ll head out at sunset. It’s too close to dawn to go now.”
    “Agreed. Plus I want to talk to Seth.” Markus stood and scrubbed a hand over his face.
    Elle met Zavier’s gaze and her eyes widened slightly. “Gwen and I may be able to help him.”
    Selene shook her head. “Not while he is asleep. If you two merge your dark and light powers, Seth would need to be awake and give his permission.”
    “She’s right. Plus, it will take a great deal of power. I’d consider asking Aphrodite to take Gwen’s place. The baby is taking a lot of her energy as it is.” Ash stood, briefly met Gwen’s gaze, and then walked out of the room.
    Zavier tensed as Elle’s power rose up. When she moved toward Gwen, Zavier stopped her. “What is it?”
    “Something’s wrong.”
    He smiled. “With Gwen? No. It is as Ash said. Well, according to what Markus told me. Then again, he doesn’t know any more than us.”
    “I have to talk to her.”
    Zavier kissed Elle’s forehead. “After you get some rest.”
    Gwen stopped beside them and cupped Elle’s cheek. “Are you okay?”
    “Yes. What about you?”
    I’m fine. Tired, but great. I’m having twins and need more rest. But I want to keep that a surprise for Markus .
    Elle laughed and hugged her sister tight. “I’m so happy for you. Go get some rest.”
    Gwen grinned. “You, too.”
    Markus came over and scooped Gwen up in his arms. “Have a good day.”
    Zavier linked his fingers with Elle’s and tugged her out of the study to the stairs. Once they were in his room, he rushed to the windows and closed the heavy drapes,