“Quin, you ready?” asked Kieran.
“Yup, so is Robin.”
“Good,” Kieran whispered. “Theo, show Norm what to do.”
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Looking around, Fionn’s eyes landed back on the musician, now drinking some bottled water. Squinting at him, Fionn was trying to remember where he’d seen him, but came up with nothing. Turning to Hunter, he asked, “Mate, do you know the guy with the guitar?”
“Yeah, he’s my brother Robin.”
Fionn’s eyes widened. “Really? He’s really good. Does he sing?” Before his mate could answer, Fionn heard a voice call out to him. Turning his head, he saw a beautiful young man entering the clearing.
“Hi Fionn. Welcome to the family. I’m Quin, Hunter’s youngest brother. Theo has prepared an unbelievable dessert. Norm, if you would,” he said, stepping aside.
Fionn’s eyes shifted to Norm, widening when he saw what his friend was carrying on the tray. “Oh my gods!”
Placing a small flaming cheesecake in front of each of them, Norm stepped back, smiling. “It was Theo’s idea to simulate dragon fire for your dessert, in celebration of who you are, Fi.”
Quin then announced, “Please enjoy while listening to the magical voice of…Red Force!”
Leaning over, Hunter murmured, “In answer to your question, yes, Robin can sing.”
“What-t-t-t?” Gobsmacked, Fionn’s jaw dropped as he stared at the man who began to sing.
Deep in the shadows, I search
For something, but what?
Never seeing what the future holds
When will I finally be free?
Hearing the words that meant so much to him sung by the artist who wrote them was…amazing, no, more thanthat…unbelievable…yes, but…but…it’s fanfuckingtastical! Oh my gods! It’s official…I will never ever forget tonight! Then, when his idol began the second verse, Fionn joined in, knowing the words by heart.
Somewhere there’s a place for me
With all the love I need,
Free from the hate and evil
That seems to be my fate
My paws pound the ground,
As my heart spins round
Running wild, running free
Is just right for me
Serenaded for the next hour by the singer whose music helped him survive the horrors of his life before he found his new family and home, Fionn became overwhelmed with emotion. And now with his mate at his side, he finally emerged from the darkness that had held him in thrall. Fionn glanced over at Hunter, joyfully grinning at him, before turning back to sing along with Red Force.
After Robin paused to take another sip of water, he looked at his brother and Fionn. “Welcome to the family, Fionn, and thank you for giving my brother back his smile. I was surprised when Quin and your friends told me what a big fan you are because I didn’t think anyone overseas had ever heard of me. So trust me when I say, I’m very happy the Fates gave you my brother as a mate because I know what music you’ll be playing.”
Giggling Fionn leaned over and whispered in Hunter’s ear. “I hope you like your brother’s songs because I play them a lot.”
Smirking, Hunter threw Robin a friendly finger, then whispered to his mate, “Don’t ever tell my brother, but I love listening to them.”
