But my parents will be transporting home as soon as my dad Jonah is rested enough. Or with some of Jeremy’s blood which I’m sure he’ll happily give considering they helped rescue his mate.
I’m hoping with such a powerful boost, they’ll be able to help us too.
I turn to Jax and Kiran, “can you go get any information we need about the cabin?”
They both squeeze Aly’s hand before heading off. I know no one wants to be more than a foot away, but we can have that soon, right now we need to be efficient.
“Jay, can you take Aly and gather any food from the kitchen after you say goodbye to your folks? Then grab the duffel bags from upstairs in my room.”
I’ve already got go bags packed with essentials for all of us.
He grabs Aly and tugs her away, making Jeremy growl and my stomach twist up in knots. I shove it aside because she’s here in the same house as me, and we need to stay focused.
I’m not sure how much food they’ll find. We haven’t been taking the best care of ourselves with Aly gone but hopefully there’s enough to hold us over tonight.
“Jer, if my dad Jonah has your blood I’m hoping he can take us to the cottage before heading home themselves. Are you willing?”
He doesn’t even hesitate, “of course.” Jeremy was never this willing to help before Aly.
“Great.”
We head over to my parents but Jeremy gets side tracked saying goodbye to his. They’re all hugging him and loving him. His mom is a succubus so even though it’s not sexual with her son, touch is her love language, much to Jeremy’s dismay.
“You did good Nicoli. Both with the rescue mission and with a mate, she’s wonderful,” my mom says with a proud smile.
I can’t stop a grin from breaking out across my face. “Thank you.”
“Be in touch for anything we can do to help. We are here for you all,” dad Matthew says, grabbing my shoulder and giving it a little squeeze.
I nod and turn to dad Jonah, “Jeremy is going to give you some blood to get you home. With the boost would you be able to drop us off at the cottage?”
Mom reaches back and squeezes dad Jonah’s hand. There are huge bags under his eyes, betraying his exhaustion, but he doesn’t make an excuse. “Of course. With Jeremy’s help I can do it.
He used a lot of energy transporting all of us twice in such a short time. I’m lucky my dad is so strong and incredible.
Jay walks up with Aly and drops a bag of food at his feet. “There’s enough for tonight and my parents said they’ll drop off more tomorrow.”
My stomach tightens. “They’ll be careful right?”
Jay rolls his eyes, back to being his joyful self with Aly by his side. “Of course they’ll be careful.”
“We will help them too, no worries Nicoli,” my mom adds.
I drop it, knowing they know how to do this safely, they did it for Mr. and Mrs. Stone once upon a time.
“Wait, we need Bailey! Where is he?” Like her words are magic he appears at her side. Oh my god, is he her familiar? How did I not think of this?!
Aly looks completely confused as she stares down at him but nods, compartmentalizing it for later.
Ajax and Kiran join us with a magical key in their hand, probably to the cottage. Jeremy breaks away from his family and wraps himself tightly around Aly. He puts his hand out, offering his blood to my dad Jonah.
Dad nods at him as he siphons the blood with magic and prepares to use it in his spell.
“Ready?” Dad Jonah asks.
I look over my pack before responding, “ready.”
One second we are at the house, the next we are outside a cottage I haven’t seen since I was a kid.
