“In the future, it would be nice if we could at the very least have your daughter come and visit once a year. Just so they’re not total strangers. Maybe they will eventually develop feelings for each other naturally.” Alaric looked at Hunter, who nodded his head in approval.
“I think that sounds like a good idea as well,” Freja said softly.
Alaric smiled and looked down the hall. “Okay, onward with the tour.”
Ciana lowered herself to the ground in pack territory. Freja and Hunter slid off, and she immediately shifted back into her human self.
“That was amazing, Ciana. Thank you for the lift. We have room at the pack house, if you would like to stay there while you’re with us.” He was thinking she should make herself comfortable if she planned to stay with them for a while.
“Really? Thank you so much. Yes, I would love that.” Ciana beamed happily.
“Let’s see what kind of chaos we have missed out on.” Hunter chuckled and scooped Freja into his side. It felt good to be back in pack territory.
The moment he walked into the house, he could see something was wrong. Sam had worried eyes and Renee was hastily moving about in the kitchen.
“What’s wrong?” Hunter asked and Sam immediately looked up at him.
“I don’t know. Something’s wrong with Jin. Chasen sent a messenger to your parents for your mother to come and check on her. She fainted shortly after they got here and has been dizzy ever since.” Sam frowned.
“It’s probably from all the stress we’ve been under lately. I’m sure she just needs to rest,” Hunter said, thinking there had to be a logical explanation.
“Chasen is worried sick.” Sam looked upward to the next floor.
“Sam, Renee, this is Ciana. Jin’s dragon friend. Could you show her to her room? She can stay in Jin’s old room. Freja and I are going to check on Chasen and Jin.”
“If Jin is sick, I should be there,” Ciana objected with a frown.
“Chasen can be a bit sensitive and overprotective. I’m sure everything’s fine. Go ahead and get yourself taken care of. Youneed to rest too, after the day.” Hunter nodded his head toward Renee, who was all too eager to take over.
“You’re the dragon! I’m so excited! It’s my first time meeting a dragon.” Renee walked up to Ciana and locked her arm around hers. She began rattling off at a million miles a minute as she led Ciana away.
Hunter and Freja headed to Chasen and Jin’s room. They walked in to see Jin sitting on the bed, pouting at Chasen.
“I just wanted to stretch my legs for a minute. I feel fine right now,” Jin whined.
“Not until mom checks you over. I’ll bring you whatever you need. Just stay put,” Chasen said firmly.
“Jin.” Freja walked into the room and sat on the bed next to her. “How are you feeling?”
“I’m fine. I think I was just tired. I’m only a little lightheaded.” She then furrowed her brows and looked at Chasen. “He won’t let me get up.”
Hunter sighed in relief as he walked up to Chasen. “I think she’s okay, Chase.”
“I’ll feel better once mom tells me she’s fine. Until then, I just want her resting.”
“Sorry you’ve been under so much stress lately.” Hunter really did feel bad for everything she’d been through. They went from fighting the witches to thinking Brody was dead to traveling to the vampire kingdom. She was no doubt worn out.
“Don’t apologize. Everything’s fine. I didn’t sleep well the last few nights and I think it’s finally caught up with me.” Jin smiled softly and shrugged.
“Knowing Mom, if they weren’t busy, she should be getting here soon. Honestly, I expect her any minute.” Chasen looked out the window and then back at Jin.
“Well, I’m sure Mom and Dad have news about Brody and Reiya by now, so we’ll get to hear what happened there.” Hunterlooked at Jin and smiled. “I have a couple pints of triple fudge ice cream. One of them has your name on it.”
Jin’s eyes widened and a big smile curled over her lips. “Yes, please!”
“Hunter …” Chasen said in a concerned warning.
“Oh Chasen, stop. She’s fine. I’ll bring the chocolate up to her. At least let her enjoy some chocolate while she’s stuck in bed.” Hunter gave Chasen a crooked smile and shook his head. He was always so overprotective. Chasen acted like this even when Hunter would get a simple cold.
