“That’s one way of looking at it,” Logan snickered. “C’mon, let’s go. Groose is having a fit about me being down here. This is a private elevator to our floor so hopaboard because there are people eager to see you. Kieran wanted to come down also, but Groose put his foot down so my mate made me promise I wouldn’t tarry.”
“That sounds like Kieran,” Slate chuckled as they ascended. “How’s Fionn?”
“As well as can be expected when your father is trying to kill you,” Logan snorted. “I’ll be relieved when he is in Cody and Dylon’s custody. After reading what Zane found out about two of those guys, Groose and I think another attempt will be made. Oh, and one other thing…don’t talk about it today. We’ve been trying to keep his focus off that subject until he leaves tomorrow.”
“No problem,” Slate said.
“Here we are,” Logan said, as the elevator beeped, indicating it had reached their floor. “Get ready to be swarmed,”
As the doors opened, Theo rushed into the elevator and hugged Dakota while Kieran and Norman hugged them both to the tune of Colton raising his voice in greetings along with Lizzie who squealed with excitement as she caught a quick glimpse of Dakota before he was surrounded by the others.
Logan looked at Slate and said, “Don’t say I didn’t warn you.” Then raising his voice, Logan said, “Guys, can you let them get out of the elevator, please? Kieran, babe, let Dakota and Slate sit down at least, they must be tired.” Slowly one by one, Logan was able to peel the boys away from Dakota so he could walk out of the elevator. Then, grabbing their bags, he announced, “Welcome to the Blackwood Pack’s home-away-from-home.”
After the din of greetings had subsided, Dakota sat next to Slate in the living room of Logan’s suite, listening to everyone babbling at the same time. Unable to makeheads or tails of what anyone was saying, he held up his hand until the voices ceased one by one. Then, he said, “My mate and I haven’t eaten since last night, so before I listen to everyone, can we order some room service?”
Kieran took charge. “Theo, bring over the menu, Norman and Fionn, clear the table, and put the dirty dishes on the carts and roll them out into the hallway. Miss L, could you please make some decaffeinated coffee for Dakota and Slate. Babe, do you have their room key? You do…good. Once you order it’ll take about thirty minutes before the food arrives so you can take a quick shower…and I mean quick…no hanky-panky otherwise the food will get cold and then we’ll have to order it all over again. Youcantake just a shower, right? I know it’s hard when you are newly mated, I mean Logan and I have been mated longer than you and it’s still hard for us to shower without one of us being on our kne…”
Logan’s hand flew to Kieran’s mouth. “As my mate was saying, the food will be here in thirty minutes.”
“Thanks,” Slate said, chuckling. “Happy to see your mate hasn’t changed.” After the food was ordered, Slate took the key from Logan and left with Dakota for their suite.
“Macushla,” Kieran said, after pulling Logan’s hand away from his mouth, “Come, I need you in the bedroom for a minute. Please, just come.” Kieran tugged at his mate until Logan relented and followed Kieran into their bedroom.
“What’s the problem?” Logan asked.
“You knew Dakota was pregnant and you didn’t tell me?” Kieran asked, hands on his hips while his foot was tapping the floor.
“What? My brother is pregnant? Fuck! With a Dire Wolf pup?”
“Well I assume so since Slate is his mate. How come you didn’t tell me?” Kieran asked.
“Because no one told me? How did you find out?”
“Our spirit told me. Duh! Why did you think I asked Miss L to makedecaffeinatedcoffee?”
“I don’t know...because that’s what Slate drinks? Why didn’t Jackson tell me and what the fuck is Dakota doing here when he’s pregnant?”
“What’s wrong with being here when he’s pregnant? I’m pregnant and you never had a problem with me being here.”
“That’s before I knew who these two assholes are who tried to kidnap Fionn last night. Why do you think I didn’t want you to go downstairs to meet Dakota?”
“I thought Groose didn’t want me to go. Holy shit balls! You told him not to let me go, didn’t you?”
“Babe, I’m worried about you and squirt. These guys are paid mercenaries and there’s a list a mile long of all the murders they committed. I did what I felt was necessary to protect you and our unborn pup. I’m sorry I didn’t tell you but I didn’t want you to worry about the danger Fionn is in.”
“He’s in more danger than we thought, isn’t he?”
“Yes, and it’s why I asked Jackson to help move his hoard out of Scotland. In the folder Fionn gave me from his father’s file cabinet, there was a contract with a company to find and move Fionn’s hoard out of Scotland. It was signed a couple of days before we found Fionn in the cave. I’m sure, by now, his father knows his son’s hoard is gone and gave orders to his henchmen to kidnap his son and torture him until he told them where it was.”
Kieran plopped down on the bed. “I’m sorrymacushla, for getting angry. I wish Fionn could leave today…hey, why can’t Mystia zap him back home?”
“Mystia explained why to Jackson but I didn’t pay too much attention because I was busy thinking of other alternatives.”
“Oh yeah, I forgot about that. I guess the only way is how you’re doing it. What about Dakota’s pregnancy? Should we congratulate him and Slate?”
“If my brother hasn’t said anything to me then I bet they haven’t made an announcement yet, so best to say nothing for now,” Logan said, adding, “Am I forgiven for not telling you about everything? Like about not wanting you down in the lobby?”
“Yes, but babe, in the future you’re going to have to tell me everything, otherwise I can’t be there for you. There’s no reason you should have to be worrying alone. I’m stronger than I look.”
