It is once again Wednesday which means it is once again time for new words. I have some. Sadly, the characters on the side quest are the only ones clamoring for attention. Since this is Ariel’s book, you’d think he’d raise a hand to volunteer occasionally. But noooo. Not the hero of his own book. Maybe I’ll focus on Bran. Ha! Maybe this will be Bran’s book instead of Ariel’s. That’ll teach ‘im. But first, the Thursday Threads prompt: *”I can’t get through to them.*” Boy, I know how that feels. Ariel. Ariel. Ariel. *delivered in the Ferris Beuller teacher’s voice*

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Sade listened to the endless tone on her cell phone. The call never rolled over to voice mail. Giving up, she stabbed the end call button. Her expression betrayed her helpless feeling as she stared at Caleb. “I can’t get through to them.”

Calm as always, her werewolf partner shrugged. “Not surprised. The magic around here is thick enough to choke a dragon.”

“Careful, wolf.”

Sade watched, fascinated as two thin tendrils of smoke curled around the words spoken by Nikos.

“I rest my case. You have flames in your eyes, Nikos, and are literally a breath away from spitting fire.” Caleb glanced at Sade. “It’s a miracle you have cell service.”

Sade pushed hair off her face and turned into the rising wind. The storm continued brewing. Black clouds churned, pierced by lightning and heralded by thunder. “We have to do something, Caleb. Ariel’s in trouble.”

“I’m open to suggestions.”

She glanced at the dragon. Nikos still struggled for control. She flashed a telling look at her partner.

Caleb shrugged again. “Wild magic. That’s my guess.”

“Wild magic?”

“Yeah.” Caleb then explained. “Like, the magic that runs with the Wild Hunt.”

“Why do I get the feeling you just capitalized that term.”

“I did. I know you’ve heard of the Wild Hunt.”

“You mean…” Sade blinked. “No. Seriously? Like in the fairy tales? When the Fae courts run amok through the world?” Her gaze darted between both men as they nodded. “We’re fucked.”

“We are indeed,” Nikos agreed.
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There you have it. Details are coming out but not fast enough to suit me. Anyway, writers, as always, steal away. Readers, have you heard of the Wild Hunt? What do you think it means where Ariel is concerned?