I nodded and continued, “Yes, Harper. I heard Bazer whisper her name. I was getting up to shift, but before I could she waved her hand, and Bazer and she disappeared.”
Krispin’s face was a mask of rage. “What of the pain in your chest? Is it gone? Do you think Harper did it?”
I’d had time to think about the pain on the trip here. The more I thought about it, the more I thought Harper hadn’t caused it. It had felt like someone else’s pain. I could only assume it was my Cardia’s. That fact scared me.
I sighed. “I don’t think it was Harper. I think it was my…my Cardia’s.”
“Your Cardia?” Their voices overlapped, but it was the same question.
“You met your Cardia? When?” Aaran barked.
“I don’t even know his name. I saw him in Belle Fort, and I knew he was my heart. I was going to talk to him, but then Reade and Ronan were born, and he left. I had planned to search for him, but…” I stumbled on my words.
“But your king gave you a task,” Krispin said, finishing my thought. I nodded.
“You should have told me, Angus. Aaran or Addison could have gone. Hell, I could have told Tomlin and the elders to reschedule his trial.”
“I didn’t want to let my king down. It’s my duty and honor to serve,” I said.
Krispin looked at me with compassion. “Angus, I meant it when I introduced you to the Alpha as my brothers. You and your brothers are my family, not just my guardians. My desire is for all of you to find your mates, to have children, and to fill this home with laughter and love.”
Tears shone in my eyes; he truly meant those words. He really believed me to be his brother. I stood up, and he met me,hugging me. I felt more arms wrapped around us. We all stood in a great big group hug. I felt a slap on the back of my head.
“Don’t keep shit from us again,” Aaran said gruffly.
I nodded, and we broke the hug.
We all sat back down, and Krispin pulled out his phone. I wondered who he was calling.
With my dragon hearing, I heard a tired voice answer, “Hello?”
“Alpha James, it’s Krispin, I know it’s late, but it’s important that I speak with you,” Krispin replied.
“King Krispin, what can I do for you?” the Alpha’s voice, sounding more alert, asked.
“One of my brothers will come to Belle Fort—” Krispin said, but the noise of a throat clearing caught his attention. I looked at Aaran, who returned the gaze at Krispin, silently asking permission to come with me.
“Two of my brothers will be coming to Belle Fort. I know it’s late, but do you have lodging for them?”
“Yes, of course. When will they be arriving? Why are they coming?” he asked.
“They’ll be there within next few hours. As to why, they’ll explain when they get there. I appreciate you helping them in this matter.”
“No problem at all. I’ll get two rooms ready.”
“Thank you for your help. Have a good night.”
“Good night.”
Krispin hung up the phone. “Go find your Cardia and bring him home.”
Aaran and I flew into the night sky. I was glad he’d come with me; he might be an asshole sometimes, but he always had my back. The Alpha’s house came into view, and we landed softly in his backyard. We quickly shifted and grabbed our kilts from the bags we’d packed before leaving.
“I was just bringing sweats out; I wasn’t sure if you needed them,” James said.
I looked up to see him on his back deck, his wife by his side. They had a look of wonder on their faces. I realized it was probably the first time they’d seen a dragon, let alone two.
“Thank you, but we packed a couple of bags before we made our way here. I’m Angus, and this is Aaran. Thank you for allowing us to stay here,” I said.
