CHAPTER II - 31

Hera headed home trudging along with her the little girl who was Cassie's host. She paused in front of their realm and relieved herself of Cassie's host, breathing heavily at the journey she had made with her. She was tired but confident that she was safe as soon as she got to the werewolf realm. Gaining a little bit of strength, she pulled up the body again and walked in. One of the councilmen of the wolves Tim heard of her arrival by the excited noises the other wolves were making. "What's with the jubilation?" He asked. "Hera is back." One of the jumping wolves replied excitedly. Tim rushed into the house and met a tired Hera reclining on the chair. She had gone to drop the body of Cassie's host in one of the rooms upstairs so he didn't see it. It "Hera, you're back." He said pulling her into a warm hug. "Everyone was scared for you." "Yes, I am back." Hera smiled lightly. "Where is my brother?" "Your brother has gone with the other Lords to look for you in the faerie rea