Chapter 25Over the course of the next few days, Patrick and his friends went back to stay at the farmhouse, and help Amelia free her airship of the remains of Jabez’s hell born beast. Henry and Ballard remained in the fae realm while they recovered. That evening, Shiloh had taken Ryland to their tree where he’d lain thick blankets on top of a deep layer of leaves in the centre of the circle of flowers. “It’s time we claimed one another as soulmates. Lanette will bless our union, but it’s here that we become one.” Shiloh pointed to the circle. “Don’t we need…well, someone to conduct the ceremony?” Ryland asked, then coughed as Shiloh stripped. “I suppose not.” He copied Shiloh, then they stood in the circle. “I’ll start,” Shiloh reached to take Ryland’s hands. “You’ll join in. You’re my

