The Blackthorn mansion gates slammed open under our approach, and every guard in sight dropped to their knees like someone had cut their strings.
"Damien, look at them. They're not even questioning it." I strode forward between the brothers, my steps still carrying echoes of that silver power even in human form. The mansion loomed ahead, stone walls catching the late sun, but it felt different now. Ours.
Damien walked tall beside me, voice low and commanding as we hit the main steps. "They feel the shift. Avery, take point inside. This is your house now too. Ezra, Kai, fan out and secure the perimeter. Talk to the guards as we go."
"Securing," Ezra said quick, already signaling two men near the door. "You there. Report status. No surprises."
The guard kept his head down. "All clear
