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She was quiet for a time. “I’ll bet Dom is ecstatic. Holy shit. When could you even have gotten pregnant?”
“Twelve-ish years ago, we think. Did you know we had that long of a gestation period?”
“Nope. I didn’t know we laid eggs either, though it makes enough sense. They kept us as in the dark as possible back in the clan. So you gave birth in dragon form?”
“Yes, and then slept it off. I was gone for months, but to me it felt like days.”
“How big is the egg?”
“He’s like a big watermelon now, but when I laid him I think he was like a small watermelon.”
“Well I suppose childbirth is easier as a dragon and a small egg than with a big baby and a human body, so there’s that.”
“You make a good point,” I said, amused.
“So I’m an aunt now, huh? I wasn’t expecting it, but it makes me happy. Congratulations. Can’t wait to meet him.”
“Thanks. I can’t wait for you to meet him either. He’s still in an egg but already making waves.” I switched gears. “Are you sure you want to go back with Drake? We can fight our way out. Dom and Sven are here with me and Caleb and Christian are only a few miles out. We got this.”
“Not necessary. I can handle him.”
“It doesn’t feel right, leaving here without you.”
“I know, but trust me, this is the way. For now. About that task force. Is it big?”
“Big enough. We have several slayers.”
“Good. When I give you dad’s location, he might not be the only draak you need to slay to get to the eyes.”
“Will there be more than two?”
“I don’t think so, but there’s no way to know for certain.
“Good to know. I’ll brief the team. We should be able to split up and get the job done if we’re prepared for it. Where is he keeping you?”
“It’s not clear. He travels in an… odd way.”
“How will I get your eyes to you once I have them?”
“We’ll burn that bridge when we get to it.”
“I think you’re mixing up sayings there.”
“Maybe, but it’s still accurate.”
“Do you have a number I can call or anything?”
“Not right now, but I’ll have our people work it out.”
“Our people as in Dom and Drake?”
“Probably.”
“I really don’t want to let you go with him.”
“I know,” said Lynn. “But you have to trust me.”
“That I can do.”
