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While Cody packed for them, Dylon was in his office, finalizing his plan for Fionn’s hearing. Opening a desk drawer, he removed the secret recording his mate had made at the last hearing and, along with the other equipment he needed, placed it in his bag. He was just zipping it closed when Jackson entered and sat down.
“Are you sure this is a good idea?” Dylon asked. “I mean, tromping around San Francisco before the hearing?”
“No, but after what I heard today, it’s what Fionn needs.”
“Can you tell me what went on during your meeting?”
“In a nutshell, Hunter is a White Knight and Fionn is Lord of the Elements.”
Stunned, Dylon sat down with a thump. “No fucking way! That’s some pretty heavy shit for our white dragon to handle.”
“Which is why I agreed when Hunter suggested the trip. There’s something else…the goddess of the moon gave Hunter’s wolf a pair of wings.”
“Holy fucking shitballs! I never knew that was even a possibility. None of my classes ever covered that. Does Hunter know how to use them?”
“No, at least not yet, but…getting back to Fionn…he can’t use his power until I give him permission, so that’s not a problem, but Huntercanuse his to protect him.”
“Good to know. Is there any reason you expect trouble?” asked Dylon.
“No, not really, other than not knowing what Fionn’s uncle is up to. The reason I wanted you along is that Hunter’s never used his gift. When you all come back, I’ll ask Oracle if he can do it a couple of times so he’ll know what to expect.”
“Good. Does he know about Cody and me?”
“Yes, I explained everything. Steel has booked two suites next to each other and arranged for a car and driver. Everything is paid for and whatever else you need, just charge to the pack’s card.”
Smirking, Dylon replied, “I don’t have a problem with that.”
Chuckling, Jackson stood, then grew serious. “Dylon, after what I learned today about Fionn and his white dragon, he is going to be hunted…by every fucking paranormal on earth once the word gets out. Right now, I’m hoping to give him some normalcy before the shit hits the fan. I’m counting on you and Cody to protect him and Hunter. If you sense any problems, get them out of there fast…okay?”
Nodding, Dylon stood. “I promise. Now I have a favor to ask of you…”
“Already on it. Steel will be keeping close to Theo, Norm and the twins until you and Cody are back.”
“Thanks…fuck, I can’t believe those two are getting married. It seems like only yesterday we rescued them from Arald’s shithole,” Dylon said.
“What about you and Cody becoming parents?” Jackson asked.
“Yeah, that too.”
“C’mon, the chopper’s almost here.”
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“I really need to buy one of these,” Fionn muttered to himself, staring out the window, watching the helicopter’s shadow skim along the ground as they flew towards San Francisco. “Then I’d never have to worry about someone seeing my dragon.”
“What was that, pet?” asked Hunter.
“I like this. It’s about as close to me shifting and flying as you can get.”
“So you want to buy one?” asked Hunter.
Whipping his head around, he stared at his mate. “You heard me?”
“Uh-huh,” Hunter said, pointing to his ears, “wolf hearing.”
“Oh, yeah, forgot about that.”
