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over.” He murmured against her neck, “Just like last night."
    Hot and shuddery lust ran through her as she took up a position in which her thighs were plastered squarely on top of his. His hands wrapped her torso pulling her tightly against him.
    "Let's ride.” They were off.
    Tears flowed from her eyes with the rush of wind past them and she resorted to covering them with her hands until Henry noticed and tucked her within folds of the cloak flowing from his shoulders. The rolling gait of the horse beneath her and the warmth surrounding her made her sleepy, and despite the excitement of the charge across the landscape, she found herself dozing.
    * * * *
    "Wake up Lucky. We are here."
    A warmth was filling her. It spread from all around her and was focused on her, like water swirling around a funnel. “Here? Here where?” She kept her head under the cloak until it was peeled away. Blinking into the sun, she realized it had to have been two hours or more since the pond.
    "Silverwood."
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Chapter Eight
    A tiny town had replaced the camp that lived in Westa's memory. A large mansion acted as a centerpiece for the slow but steady pace that the new town of Silverwood maintained. They were in front of a version of a City Hall, on a horse, with Henry in armour and no one even spared them a second glance aside from a few friendly nods at her guardian.
    "Westa! I am so happy that you have decided to return.” Artemis Whynot strode toward them and jarred Lucky from her absorption of the environment.
    Westa was going to like it here. “I couldn't help it, Artemis, it called to me. Well, it called to me in the manner that with certain members of various drug organizations knowing where I lived, this is the safer option.” With Henry's help, she dismounted and fell flat on her ass. “Perhaps I should re-evaluate."
    Chuckling, Henry dismounted and helped her to her feet. He was again in jeans and a dark blue silk shirt. “That doesn't count as a danger to your life, only your ability to sit down."
    Artemis stepped forward. “Henry has kept us apprised of your difficulties. Rest assured that no one here means you any harm.” She reached out and took Westa's hands in hers. “We are delighted that you and Henry have become a couple. It will definitely give our project a jump start."
    "Madame, would you please give Westa the tour? I need to put Seerix away and to tidy up the house.” Henry was uncomfortable about something. When Artemis nodded, he took Lucky in his arms for a searing kiss, then bolted before she could call him back.
    "I am going to get him for that. Dragging me to a strange place and dumping me to go play with his horse.” Lucky slowly walked beside Artemis to the main building with only small smirks on both their faces.
    "I can assure you that he isn't dumping you anywhere. Henry is particular about his home. He wants it to be at his best before he lets you in.” Artemis led their way through marble corridors and explained the purposes of the differing departments. “This is our new home base. We have the members of the Hunt here as well as volunteers from a few human-like races who want to find a human woman who will love them."
    "I am still a little fuzzy on the whole mythical races thing. Am I supposed to believe that gnomes, elves and fairies once roamed the earth?” Laughter that was as clear as moonlight spilled out of her guide.
    "You are a human who spins magic into tangible luck and you have trouble believing in differing evolutionary forces? You are too cute, Lucky."
    The blush that filled her face with heat had to be obvious. Okay it was a bit of the pot calling the kettle black. She had seen elven knights duelling for her hand and she still hadn't gotten a handle on the reality of this fantastic situation.
    The rooms and areas of the grand building were divided into training centers to teach the modern world to creatures who had left it long ago, a gym to keep them