Zane’s phone buzzed, and he glanced at the face. “The king is summoning me to Conference Room A.”
Janie frowned. “That’s the strategic room. What’s going on?”
Zane shrugged. “No clue.” He looked toward his mom.
Felicity nodded. “Go ahead. Janie and I will stay here and get acquainted, and Logan will fetch us refreshments.” She turned toward her youngest son. “Think of it as an obstacle course toward the fridge.”
Janie faltered and then nodded. “Let me know what’s going on, please.”
“I promise.” Zane ducked and kissed the top of her head. “You just relax, and maybe my mom will give you some tips on being pregnant with a demon-vampire son.”
Felicity smiled. “Boy, do I have some tips.”
Janie nodded, a ball of concern unfurling in her stomach. Conference Room A meant something was either happening right now or the vampires were planning a raid. Either way . . . danger.
Zane found Sam and Nick lounging against the entrance to Conference Room A. Sam looked pissed, and Nick looked bored. Which meant Nick was pissed, too. “What’s up?” Zane asked.
“Damn vampires won’t let us in,” Sam said.
Oh, hell no.“Where I go, you go.” Zane shoved open the door, the demons on his heels.
Dage, Talen, Kane, and Garrett Kayrs sat around the table.
Dage frowned. “I asked you to appear, Zane. Just you.”
“Too bad.” Zane had about had it with the Kayrs family as a whole. They needed him more than he needed them at the moment, and he’d include his men.
Garrett snarled. “Need an entourage, do you?”
“I am a rock star,” Zane returned amenably. Apparently the young vampire had found out about Janie’s pregnancy. “You have something else you want to say?”
Garrett began to stand, and his father placed a restraining hand on his arm. The kid settled back down.
Zane focused on the king. “What’s going on?”
“Suri has requested to speak with you.” Dage jerked his head toward a massive screen on the wall.
Zane exhaled a heated breath. “Sam, take the right, and Nick the left.” At his quiet order, his men fanned out to form a triangle around the table. “Can anybody here shield from a demon mind attack?”
Kane Kayrs nodded. “I mated a woman who can shield, and I’ve acquired the ability. Somewhat.”
Dage lifted an eyebrow. “I can shield as well. Do you think Suri is strong enough to attack via a teleconference?”
“Yes.” Zane shook his head. “You still don’t understand the extent of his power, do you?”
Talen shrugged. “His power ends when we cut off his head.”
“Actually, his power will be released at that point.” Nick shook his head, his gaze on Zane.
Zane nodded. The vampires truly couldn’t comprehend the issue. “Let’s see what Suri wants.” Zane widened his stance and tried to center his thoughts just in case he needed to shield. Though he’d never admit it, his full mental strength hadn’t returned after his multiple jumps the previous day. Still, between Sam, Nick, and him, they should be able to protect the vampires.
Dage pressed a button, and Suri took shape on screen. He’d dressed for battle, medals decorating his chest. “Traitor,” he said without much heat.
“Asshole,” Zane returned evenly.
Suri’s black eyes glittered. “That’s the thanks I get for raising you?”
Zane forced a smile. “You didn’t raise me. The woman who did raise me is currently training to find you and kick your ass to hell.”
