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Brenna filled in the details before saying, “He’s sitting with your mother as we speak. Orla is hoping it may help with restoring his memory.”
Teagan ignored the heaviness in her heart. A life with her brother never recognizing her would be unthinkable. Killian had had her back from the moment Teagan had stated she wanted to be clan leader.
Her dragon chimed in. We’ll try any avenue. There has to be a way to bring him back.
Brenna’s voice prevented her from replying. “Dr. O’Brien just finished with Killian, taking blood samples. He’s going to analyze them and see if he can find anything unusual. However, there’s someone I know firsthand who lost and found their dragon—Dr. Sid back on Stonefire. She may or may not be able to help us. However, I didn’t want to reach out to her until you gave permission. This is, after all, a clan matter.”
Teagan vaguely recalled the story of Dr. Sid Jackson and how finding her true mate had brought her dragon back after more than twenty years of silence.
However, Teagan had no bloody idea if Killian had ever found his true mate or even knew who she was. Teagan couldn’t rely on the same tactic. She wasn’t one for waiting around, for one. And she wouldn’t stud out her brother to try and find his true mate.
Taking a deep breath, she forced herself to focus on fixing the problem. She’d take any help Stonefire provided. “Let Ronan do his tests, and then I’ll reach out to Stonefire. Bram will want to send someone and I’d rather wait to have more visitors until after I deal with the DDA. I don’t need them ha
ving a surprise inspection and finding people that shouldn’t be here.”
“Of course,” Brenna replied. “Do you want Killian brought here? He’s in restraints for the moment, so he should be safe to move.”
Teagan shook her head and instantly regretted how her neck stung. “No. Moving him increases the risk of him trying to escape. Even if his inner dragon is silent, he’s strong and can overpower most of the Protectors in human form. Not to mention that if he retained the knowledge of how to break out of handcuffs, he could slip away once I’m asleep again. As soon as I’m strong enough, I’ll visit him. But make sure every Protector is on high alert. Also, they need to keep his memory loss quiet for the time being. We don’t need a panic right now.”
Brenna didn’t miss a beat. “They’ve already been ordered to keep it confidential. Also, Killian never mentioned a second-in-command. Does he have one? I should probably hand over the reins to him or her now that things have calmed down a bit.”
“He’s had trouble finding a good fit. However, after all you’ve done today, I think you should stay in command for now.”
“Until Killian is himself again,” Brenna added quickly.
“I’m not good with false hope, Brenna. I will do everything in my power to bring back my brother to his original self, but there is a chance it can’t be reversed. If it comes to that, then I’ll reevaluate the situation. Does that sound fair?” Brenna bobbed her head and Teagan continued, “What about the Stonefire scientists? Arlanna mentioned them whilst cleaning my wound. Are they here yet?”
“They landed ten minutes ago and are being briefed by Dr. Guinness.” Sullivan Guinness was Glenlough’s junior doctor. Brenna studied her a second. “I should go get Arlanna so she can check on you. You’re still pale and probably weak from the fever.”
“I’m fine,” Teagan barked.
Brenna raised her brows. “You’re not. And don’t even think of getting up until you’re cleared. As temporary head Protector, I have the power to strap you to the bed and keep you there until the doctor clears your health.”
Brenna stood tall. It took everything Teagan had to not smile at the young dragonwoman’s posture.
Her beast spoke up. She’s still young, remember.
Perhaps, but she’s definitely coming into her own.
“I wouldn’t dream of it.” Teagan motioned toward the door with a hand. “Fetch the nurse and go back to aiding my family. Killian is going to need all the help he can get.”
Brenna’s pupils flickered, but the young female was gone before Teagan could say anything else.
Her dragon spoke up. If anyone can help Killian, it’s her.
Are you not telling me something, dragon?
No. They aren’t true mates; Killian’s came and went years ago. But never underestimate a female soldier out to prove herself.
Teagan slid back down onto her back, too tired to interrogate her dragon’s remark about Killian’s true mate coming and going. I don’t care who helps him as long as Killian gets his memories back.
And if he doesn’t, at least we’ll still have Aaron.
Teagan turned her head toward Aaron’s bed. His chances are better than Killian’s, but not guaranteed.
He’ll survive. Just wait and see.
The longer she stared, the heavier Teagan’s eyes grew. After memorizing Aaron’s sleeping face, she allowed them to flutter closed.
