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Gerard’s eyes widened in shock. “He’s calling.”
“Who’s calling?”
“Bannon.”
“C-calling.” She stared at him. “You mean like a dragon call?”
“Yes. Bannon has awakened.”
Chapter 11
“Bannon, you get down here right now!” Janessa demanded, and Lachelle cracked up.
“Girl, how are you going to keep up with a kid who can fly?” Lachelle watched as her nephew flapped his little wings and flew up toward the ceiling. He kept giggling and tagging the ceiling just plain overjoyed with his new ability. “When he’s done listening, he’ll pull out his wings and take off.”
Janessa rolled her eyes at Lachelle. “It’s not funny. I’m happy to have my baby back, but this? I’m scared to open the door for fear he’ll take to the sky. Can you imagine me climbing a tree trying to get him down?”
“Yes.”
“Lachelle.”
“What? You asked. Be glad he hasn’t changed completely. I hear he might be able to breathe fire. You could be facing him burning down the house right now.”
“Shut your mouth.”
Lachelle laughed again. She walked over to look out the window. Janessa and Declan’s house lay in view of the main hall. The meeting going on there was serious. The shifters voted what was to happen to Declan now that he had killed Patrick. Lachelle hadn’t intended to come back to the homestead, but she had no choice. Janessa needed her. Plus, her parents were coming. Her mom refused to be away from little Bannon until her nerves settled and she knew he was safe for good.
“About Declan,” Lachelle began.
“I’ve tried not to think about it.” Janessa had been wiping the same spot on her table for a while, that and fussing at Bannon to stop flying in the house. “They don’t feel like they need to follow human laws, but the humans—I feel weird saying it that way.”
“Me too.”
“The humans are calling for his arrest and for him to stand trial regarding the death. He can claim self-defense, but they still want it to go to court. The problem is that Declan doesn’t trust them not to get stupid once he’s locked up until the trial.”
“Not to mention the fact that ‘speedy trial’ is a joke, and a jury of his peers would mean bringing in shifters.”
“Nightmare.”
“And biased. Which one of them would say Declan was wrong? They call him ‘my king.’” Lachelle rolled her eyes.
“Exactly.” Janessa moaned. “Talk about a lot of stress for newlyweds. I feel like we haven’t had a chance to breathe. But what about you, Lachelle? Any progress with Gerard?”
Lachelle tensed. “No.”
She thought about how Gerard rescued her from the car. It would have warmed her heart except Kelly was right beside her, and he helped her as well. Now that her parents were coming to the homestead for a while, there was no reason she had to stay close. Once Declan’s situation was settled, should she consider doing something similar to what her brother did?
“Nessa, what would you say if I told you after they figure everything out with Declan, I go away. For good.”
Janessa’s mouth fell open. “Are you sure about that?”
“No. I just thought about it. Nothing’s changed. Before the kidnapping, Gerard told me he wants to be with his mate. He chose her, so that doesn’t leave me anywhere but in heartache. I don’t want to stay so close that I see them together. And what if they go through a second bonding ceremony? There’s no way I’m sitting there and crying because I’m overwhelmed with the love they release. It makes me sick thinking about it.”
“I feel you.” Her sister hugged her. “If that’s what will help you get through this, do it. But please stay in touch with Mom and me. I don’t want to see her in the state she was in before. Also, if at any time you get over him, come home. Please.”
“Will do. But I haven’t made a final decision yet. I’m…”
“Still hoping it will work out and he’ll choose you?”
