“Hello to you, too, Kellen. Remember, I am a doctor? Doctors need to work. Hospitals are where doctors usually do that.”
I pictured her rolling her green eyes while she finger-combed her hair.“That is five, baby. Now, let’s start again. Why didn’t you tell me you had plans to go to the hospital today?”There, I sounded a little more human.
Laikyn breathed loudly through their link, a sure sign she was trying to stay calm, a sound I heard like a deep gust of air.“We didn’t do a whole lot of talking, and then you were already gone when I got up. I’d always planned on going to the hospital today. I have a meeting with the board about a position there. It’s a formality, really.”
I didn’t stop to talk to anyone as I left the club, raising my head, I inhaled before I hopped into my rig.“I’m coming to get you. Consider me your glorified chauffeur.”
“Kellen, seriously, that’s crazy. I could be hours. Don’t you have a pack to manage?”
I could give zero fucks about anyone or anything except keeping my mate safe. Instead of telling her that, I floored it to my home.“I’ll be there shortly. What time do you need to be at the hospital?”When I heard the time, I was disappointed we wouldn’t have time for a little afternoon delight. Her husky laugh let me know she caught my thoughts.
“I promise to make it up to you. I’d better go so I can finish getting ready. Love you,”Laikyn said.
Even within the link, I enjoyed hearing her say the words.“Right back atcha,”I assured her.
Using all my senses, like Damien and Lucas had shown me, was getting easier. When I pulled into my garage, I made sure the wards were set and secure. My cell buzzed, making me pause in my steps. Looking at the caller ID, I didn’t recognize the number.
“Styles here,” I growled.
“Hello, Kellen. My name is Niall. I’m the Alpha of the Mystic Wolves. I believe we have a lot to discuss.”
I gripped the phone in my hand. The deep baritone let me know the man was indeed an Alpha in his own right. “Is Taya alright?”
“She will be. Although she’s been through a lot, our healers have assured me she will be fine in time.”
I nodded. The female had been kidnapped and brutalized by a rival pack a few months back. A young female held at the mercy of human men and wolves who had no honor sometimes chose death over living with the memory of what they’d been through. Taya was stronger than anyone had given her credit for. She and Xan had been casual, but I was sure the woman wanted more, until Xan found his mate in Breezy. I shook my head, glad she’d found a new home with the Mystic Wolves.
“That’s not why I’m calling you.” Niall’s voice cut through my musings.
The ominous words made me stop in my tracks. “Spit it the fuck out, man.”
Niall laughed. “I knew I’d like you. Alright, here it is. Our Fey have seen some strange shit and said you would need some added protection.”
I took the phone away from my ear, looked at it, then brought it back. “Did you say, Fey? Like little beings with pointy ears and wings?”
Damn! My world was getting all kinds of messed up. “Dude, you’ve been watching Lord of the Rings too much,” Niall said to someone in the background. “My mate said she’d love a pair of fairy wings, too. Anyway, no, the Fey don’t have those. You are probably freaking a bit, and I don’t blame you. The truth is, if we exist, then why is it hard to imagine there are other beings? Of course, I didn’t have any idea there were vampires. I thought they were truly mythical. You know, like in movies and books, types of creatures. So, back to the message I was to give you. You are going to need the help of a Fey, and not another vamp, to beat this one.”
“Awesome. Where do I find this Fey?” My eyes lit on my mate walking in wearing a pair of pale yellow capri pants and a white top that fit snuggly to her breasts. The button-down shirt drew my gaze, making me want to use my teeth to rip it open.
“We have someone who wants to come and help, if you are willing.”
“How will I know this person is not a danger to us?” I held my hand out to Laikyn, needing to feel her in my arms.
A heavy sigh interrupted my musings. “Kellen, as one Alpha to the other, you know we could open a link and share information. Do you want to do that?”
Without having met the other man, I wasn’t willing to do that. “You come here, and I’ll agree. Over the phone, that would be no.”
“That’s what I thought. Trust me. When you see the Fey, you’ll know it’s safe. Well, you’ll know they are not there to harm you or your pack. Believe me when I say they are much better friends than enemies, and right now, we need more friends than enemies,” Niall growled.
“When will this Fey be here, and are they male or female?”
“Her name is Jennaveve. She’s a tiny blonde creature. You can’t miss her. She is like a drill sergeant and will try to boss you around. I’d say not to let her, but yeah, good luck with that.”
Feminine laughter in the background had my eyes narrowing. “Is she old or young? You’re being very vague, asshole.”
“Hi, Kellen. May I call you Kellen, or do you prefer Mr. Styles?” Laikyn stiffened at my side.
“Is this Niall’s mate, Alaina?” I asked, pulling my mate closer.
