“Damn straight we are.” It was nice to return to fun and laughter though I knew darkness was lying in wait.
Raven removed leeches from the four new prisoners. They’ll need to rest before we can question them,Ionus sent through our connection.
Did the other one come around yet?
Yes, though he doesn’t remember much. If this leaves them in a trans-like state of mind while under Daigle’s control, then we might not get much out of them.
All for naught?Mattias asked.
Not necessarily. If we can at least get them to remember where their villages were, it would give us starting points to save others.
True.
We’ll start our shift now. See you both at the evening briefing.
After breakfast, Kes went to Mattias’ place with him while Upalo and I washed, hung up and put away things in the nursery as Ronan barked out placement orders. And I wouldn’t have had it any other way.
Donovan had painted the room in pastel shades. The walls a light yellow and spanning one of them was a giant rainbow. Not an in-your-face one, but a calm, muted version. Butterflies, dragonflies, lady bugs – a collection of everything Ronan said he loved dotted the walls.
“This is so freaking awesome.” Upalo had just finished hanging the lacey curtains Ronan picked out. “My nieces are gonna be spoiled rotten.”
“Yes, brother, they are,” I clapped his shoulder. “Look at the tiny hangers and clothes,” I held up one of the outfits. “Hmm, I see someone has been bonding with Luna.”
“You know it,” Ronan grinned. “She told me all the best colors to choose for tutus. Luna’s excited for more girls.”
“I bet she is. Poor thing is surrounded by boys.” The twins, Hunter and Kane, had been better about controlling their gift and Griffin was very protective of her, but having more girls around would be good for her.
“Do you think it would be possible to meet with Emerson today? We spoke a bit at dinner last night and agreed to pick each other’s brains. I mean, if we’re done in here, that is,” Upalo asked.
“Mate, are we done?”
“Hmm, I could use a Cade fix. Let’s go see what’s for lunch.”
“Ha-ha, a mate after my own heart,” I swooned. “Thinking with your stomach.”
“You still owe me dessert.”
“And on that note, point me toward Caro’s house please. I don’t care to be a part of whatever this is.” Upalo knew exactly what we hinted at.
“Just you wait. You’ve found your, mate so keep in mind, paybacks a bitch. Especially from an old ass dragon with a ton of tricks up his sleeves.”
“Goddess,” Upalo asked, head tilted upward, “help me.”
I wrapped an arm around his shoulder, leaned in and whispered, “Oh, it’s game on, brother.”
As soon as we entered Caro’s house it hit me. The reason all these new dragons came into our lives was that they were here to help us. To fight alongside us, help with our expanding family. The Goddess herself was making certain that every last one of us was covered. There were many hands to help with the dragonets, to watch below while we protected above. She truly covered every aspect knowing what was coming.
Epiphany, mate?
Something like that.
“Do I smell deviled eggs?” Ronan sniffed the air as Caro’s laughter came from the kitchen.
“Aye, get your pregnant ass in here,” he called out. I loved watching Caro just going about normal everyday tasks with Cade strapped to his chest. His chubby legs kicking about as Caro danced him around. Sweet giggles I longed to hear from my own put us all in a great mood.
“Hello, little man,” I tickled his feet. “Such a good boy for your Papa.”
“Pah-Pah,” he repeated.
