“Fuck! Logan, we have to find Zane!”
“I know. Groose found something when he checked the body…a bio-tracker and believes who ever Antonio was working for knows he screwed up.”
“Are you alone?”
“Yes, Kieran is with Theo, Norman and Fionn for the moment. But before you say anything, you should know Kieran will know through our spirit.”
“Understood. Maximus and Mystia are on their way to Scotland at my request because of what they told me about David.”
“What’s the problem with David?”
“It’s a long story, but the upshot of it is David could be a threat to the world.”
“Zane’s David? You gotta be kidding me. I met him, remember, and believe me when I say he doesn’t have a bad bone in his body. What proof do they have?”
“Logan, I’m not disputing you, but according to a legend or myth, or whatever, David has the ability to shapeshift into anyone he wants to. What you see may not really be him.”
“Bullshit, Jackson. I know for a fact that shapeshifting doesn’t change who you are underneath. If David was evil, my spirit would have told me. Did Cody tell you about the rescue of Slate?”
“Yes, he did…and how you shifted into a dragon and a crow to help save him.”
“Then you know what I’m saying is true.”
Sighing, Jackson said, “Look, Mystia will have the book with her when she arrives. Read it for yourself, look at the evidence, then tell me what you think.”
“Who else knows?” asked Logan.
“No one, but I’ll be talking about David to Cody and Dylon this morning.”
“Excellent,” Logan said. “I’m sending some photos of this dude and hoping Dylon can use his contacts to find out who he is. Normally, I would ask Zane but…”
“Right,” said Jackson. “I don’t want Zane to know anything about this until there’s proof.”
“Good call. After the way he talked to me this morning, he’s in full protection mode, so he’s not about to listen to anyone except David.”
“I know,” agreed Jackson. “Did David say anything about where he came from?”
“Tuscany, Italy.”
“That’s a starting point. Please let Maximus and Mystia know about that when they arrive.”
“What about Oracle?”
“No, not for now,” Jackson cautioned. “Maximus will be there before Oracle arrives, surprising her with a mini vacation. Mystia will be around but out of sight. I’ve ordered both to report to you as you have my full authority in this matter.”
“What exactly are they supposed to do?”
“Find out everything about David they can, so I know if he’s evil and must be terminated.”
“Jackson! Are you fucking insane? This is Zane’s Fated Mate you’re talking about. A FATED MATE, Jackson. The Fates don’t give Fated Mates to us just so they can be killed.”
“WHAT THE FUCK, LOGAN, YOU THINK I DON’T KNOW THAT?”
“I can’t be a part of this. Iwon’tbe a part of this. I won’t betray my brother this way. I’m telling you right now, David isn’t evil and I don’t care what some fucking old legend says. I’m begging you, Jackson, don’t do this. There’s no way you can keep this a secret. Zane will find out. Then what? I’ll tell you…it will tear the pack apart and Zane will never forgive us. Our fucking uncle will have won.”
Jackson closed his eyes, pain clearly evident on his face.Logan was right, of course, Zane would never forgive any of them if he found out. What about my other brothers? Would they understand why I did this? If Logan’s reaction is anything to go by, the answer would be a resounding “no!” But what if the legend is true and David wreaks havoc on this world? Could I ever forgive myself for knowing and doing nothing?
Logan’s voice came through his phone and Jackson said, “Yeah, I’m still here. You’re right but I have to consider the possibility the legend is true and that puts me right between a rock and a hard place.”
