The Forgotten Land: The Return of the Giants

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Ueda flicked his fingers and repaired the balcony door. Athena’s arms wrapped around him, long nails scraping across his stomach.

“Are you sure you’re alright?” she whispered.

“Yeah. Fighting vampires is never fun.”

“You’ve done it before.” It wasn’t a question.

“A few times. But only when I have to.”

“How old are you?”

Ueda laughed and turned in her arms. He spread his wings and flew them up in the tree. “Old enough.” He was kissing her before they hit the hammock. But just as her nails scratched across the skin of his lower back, there was frantic knocking on the door.

“Damn it,” he muttered and pressed his face into Athena’s neck.

“Time out,” Athena said.

Ueda flew down to the door. He opened the door. It took a lot to surprise him, but the elusive Matriarch of the Korean vampires standing at the door was enough to render him speechless.

“Your Excellence,” he finally said and bowed.

“Bosy. Where is he? Is he okay?”

“He’s fine. He’s in his room.” Ueda stepped aside. Daniela flew pas