The Tiger Prince's Witch
Chapter 51 - Where's the Prisoners?

As the weeks passed, Anna and Jazlyn's belly's grew. Based on the doctor's exams, they would give birth between the fifth and sixth months of pregnancy. It had been almost three weeks since the Spirit Energy light entered their bodies. During that time, they had worked on honing their skills and learning to use their powers to their full advantage.

Kamryn and Micah were now just as good as Anna and Jaz at flying. Legend and Rocky practiced teleporting to multiple places to see how far they could go. They also teleported several people at once to see how many they could take with them. Everyone wanted to be prepared for multiple scenarios.

Anna learned to go invisible without a fireball in her hand. She would be there one minute, and the next, she was gone. She also played with her fire and was able to make it bigger or smaller based on her needs.

Jaz could now spread her electricity all over her body. The lightning bolts could be pulled straight like a sphere she could put into a person's heart. She had also learned how to make her storms go where she wanted them. Michah could move more than boulders. He could make the trees follow him, and the winds shifted in whatever direction he wanted. Several times he had made tornados, not meaning to. It scared some people until they realized it was Micah playing with his powers.

Kamry was able to do more than throw boulders. His strength was powerful enough that he could topple the whole top of a mountain. He had incredible speed and could build a wall of large boulders within minutes.

All of their powers together were fascinating for everyone to watch. However, it also scared them. For the four of them to need so many strong abilities spoke to what was coming for them.

Anna rubbed her small belly bump mindlessly while she walked around one of the gardens. Jarek and Marcella had marked each other already, not wanting to wait. They were planning on being part of the fight and hoped they would be stronger together. Anna was happy for her friend and to see her flourishing with the lycan king's love. They had let Jarek off the hook, but he still wanted to stay to help them defeat Santi.

"There's my angel. I've been looking for you. I missed you." Kamryn came behind her, wrapping his arms around her to put his hands over her little bump. He couldn't wait to meet their daughter. He hoped she looked like Anna.

"I needed some fresh air. I was thinking about names for our little cub. What do you think about Liana?" She asked, leaning against him while they hugged their cub together.

"That's beautiful. I think it's perfect." Kamryn kissed her cheek. He enjoyed every minute they had alone. Someone was constantly pulling Anna somewhere to get her opinion or run something past her.

It was clear to Kamryn that even though he may become the next king, Anna would be running everything. He wouldn't have in any other way. Even some of the most uptight tigers were looking at her with stars in their eyes. Everyone had been training and working hard for the battle. The Spirit Coven witches trained with the shifters helping them learn ways to defend themselves against magic.

They heard from Gary and Shila, who also marked and mated with each other. They even had a Luna ceremony for Shila. Everyone welcomed her to the pack with open arms. She was working with the pack members on fighting black magic. "It saddens me that our little Liana will be born at a time of conflict where she literally has to come out fighting. We know she's already going to have some special magic, but I wonder if she'll be a witch or a hybrid. It would be nice for her to have the magic of Spirit Energy and the strength of a tiger." Anna looked up at Kamryn, who was smiling down at her. There may be a big difference in their sizes, but she loved it. When she was in his arms, it felt like she was being wrapped in a blanket of warmth.

"I just hope she's born healthy, and I wouldn't mind if she looked like you. Although, I will keep all males from her. Even when she replaces her mate, he will have to go through me first. She will be the next queen, after all." She laughed at the serious look on his face. Anna could already imagine their cub being a daddy's girl.

"I thought it was customary to make the oldest son the leader of the kingdom," She stated as they started walking around the garden.

"It is, but my parents don't feel that way. If they would have had a girl born before me, she would have taken the throne. I feel the same way. The oldest child will be the leader. It's their birthright." Kamryn didn't think a male was stronger and more powerful than a female. Anna was the perfect example. She may be tiny, but she was the mightiest one of them all.

"I'm glad I found you both. Can you please come to the office?" They turned around and saw Lynn standing behind them, looking anxious.

"Did something happen?" Kamryn asked as they started walking toward the palace.

"It's best to talk about it inside." She replied, hurrying them along. Anna exchanged a look with Kamryn. It wasn't like Lynn to be so flustered. They walked inside and noticed that people were running around everywhere. What was going on? When they got to the office, all the parents were there, along with Micah and Jaz. The king was sitting down, but he was upset.

"Dad, what's going on?" Kamryn asked as he and Anna sat down.

"The guards went to the dungeons to check on our prisoners, and they were gone. Lucas, Renata, and Anton had all been removed from their cells. We haven't been able to replace them anywhere. Nothing was broken. It's as though they disappeared." Randal answered, looking at everyone around the table.

"I'm going to the dungeons. Let me see if I can feel the energy of whoever took them." Anna stood up, and Kamryn stood with her. Stanley reached out and grabbed her arm.

"Are you sure that's a good idea? I don't want something to happen to you." She saw her dad's concern and smiled in reassurance.

"Kamryn's going with me. We'll be fine." She kissed her dad's cheek and smiled at her mom as they walked outside.

Anna stopped before going through the door when they got to the dungeons. She could feel the darkness all around the area. Whatever had come for the prisoners had left a cloud over the dungeons, and it was still there. "What do you feel?" Kamryn asked, noticing her hesitation.

"Evil," Anna stated in a whisper. She clutched his hand and walked inside. She didn't have to go far before she knew who had taken them. As soon as she was sure, she pulled Kamryn out of the dungeons. "Do you know who took them?" He asked, putting his arm around her shaking body.

"It was Marcus and Alice. I don't know what's going on with them, but their darkness is getting more intense. Whatever is behind this is causing them to become more evil." Anna said as they walked into the palace. They were headed to the office, but then she changed her mind. She wanted to check on something else before going back to the king and queen.

Kamryn followed her curiously as they headed to the holding cells in the palace where Elsie and Melita were being held. When they got to the cells, there was no one there. Anna looked at Kamryn with her eyes wide. They quickly headed back toward the office, where everyone was waiting for them. When they walked in, all eyes turned toward them.

"What did you replace?" Patrice asked them as they sat down.

"Marcus and Alice took them, but that's not all," Anna said quietly. Everyone was silent as she continued. "Elsie and Melita were taken as well. They somehow got them out of the palace without anyone knowing they were here."