“Me too. Sam has made public the treaty signed by Dage and Zane, so for now, the demon nation is holding tight.”
“Waiting for Zane to make an appearance,” Janie said. If Zane didn’t step up soon, would the demons turn on them again? Or could Sam hold the nation together?
“Yes, and Felicity has sent out a video showing support for the treaty and pretty much threatening anybody who rises up against Zane. Then she gave orders for the demon nation to attack the Kurjans at their secondary location. That should buy us more time.” Emma smiled. “I like Zane’s mother. A lot.”
“Me too,” Janie agreed. Felicity had instantly sniffled tears at seeing her granddaughter, declaring her to be the most beautiful baby in the world. Felicity had good eyesight, and the street smarts to pitch the demons against the Kurjans while the Realm recuperated.
If it recuperated.
A rustle sounded, and Cara Kayrs moved into the room. “I came to check on my baby.” She smiled and brushed a hand through Janie’s hair. “And her baby.” Delight somewhat lifted the worry from her eyes as she tucked the blanket more securely around her granddaughter. “She is perfect. Just perfect.”
“I know,” Janie said softly to her mother. “She has your eyebrows.”
Cara chuckled. “I think she does.”
Emma headed for the doorway. “I’ll be back. Just want to check on Dage.” She disappeared into the hallway.
Janie blinked. “How’s Dad?”
Cara lost her smile. “The same. Garrett is with him now. Talen hasn’t awakened.” She focused on a too-silent Zane. “How about him?”
“Nothing.” Janie’s shoulders drew back. “He’s still alive, so that has to be good. Right?”
“Right.” Cara touched the sleeping baby’s cheek and then straightened. “I’ll check on the doctors in the lab and then go back to—”
“Mate? When I wake up, I expect you there,” said a rough voice.
Janie’s head jerked up. Talen stood at the doorway, an arm around his son for support.
Cara gasped and ran for her mate, sliding both arms around his waist. “You’re awake.”
Talen lifted an eyebrow. “I noticed.” His gaze took in the room and landed on Janie. “My granddaughter?”
“Yes,” Cara said, easing to his side and helping him forward.
Talen reached the baby, awe filling his eyes. “Look at her,” he breathed. “A little Kayrs baby.”
“Kyllwood,” came a hoarse rasp from the bed.
Janie jumped to her feet. “Zane?”
Zane blinked several times and shoved himself to sit. He groaned. “How am I still breathing?”
“That’s a long story.” Janie smiled through her tears. “For now, meet your daughter.”
His chest rose and he held out his arms. Janie placed the baby in them, a sense of rightness clicking into place. She turned to include her parents, but they’d disappeared with Garrett. No doubt giving her space. “How are you feeling?” she asked.
Zane’s gentle smile filled her with hope. “Better. I can feel the healing cells awakening in me again. I’d forgotten the tingle.” He rubbed his nose into the baby’s hair. “You fulfilled your prophesy by first negating Suri’s power and then by having a girl vampire who just may have saved the Realm.”
Janie shook her head. “No. The first destiny was mine—the next was hers. She’s less than a day old, and she’s already fulfilled a fate.”
“My girls. Overachievers.” Zane sighed and pulled Janie up next to him on the table. “I have no doubt the two of you are just getting started.”
Janie smiled through her tears, hope welling in her. God. Had they cured the virus? Could it be possible she could have a life with Zane and her baby?
Emma poked her head in, a huge smile curving her lips. “Just finished taking blood and running analysis. We’ve got it. The virus is going down.” With a happy hop, she disappeared from sight again.
Janie’s chin dropped to her chest. Emotion rushed through her so powerfully, she let out one low sob.
