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“Right about what?” Jo cut in, followed by Zion.
“This is about my nephew.”
My eyes drifted to the back of the apartment where Rafe was sleeping peacefully in his crib.
“Everyone just relax.” Laz spoke calmly like always. His role as pack leader always put him in the position to be level headed. That worked when it came to anyone except Jo. He addressed Meriden and Iraina. “Explain, please.”
“Their situation is unique. None of the others in history managed to bypass the binding spell to produce an offspring….”
“Because they died before they were able to procreate,” Iraina cut in and added. “You two did this backwards. You produced an offspring before for you sealed the bond.”
“I haven’t claimed her.” Xander’s stare was hard, revealing the reality which pained him. We were forbidden.
“What does that have to do with anything?” I questioned, feeling more hopeless and confused about why they thought that mattered.
Meriden and Iraina glanced at each other before Meriden explained. “The bonding spell may not exist in you anymore. It’s very possible you passed it down to your son or you were one of the lucky ones who bypassed it.”
“My…no…” I shook my head, feeling the weight of their confession.
“Yes, but not in the way you’re thinking and that could be because of what he is. Regardless of the intent behind the curse, it’s still magic.Verypowerful magic.”
“What the fuck is that supposed to mean?” Xander’s voice was heavy and dangerous. Protective of Rafe.
“Your son is the product of both you and Toyin which makes him a pure blood witch and wolf hybrid. He’s rare…” Meriden stated, glancing at me and Xander.
“Extremely rare andverypowerful. I’m assuming that’s why the warning was sent. There aren’t any like him and if similar offspring exist, they’re not as pure orinnocentas your son. Can you imagine what it would mean to possess the type of power and rarity that exists in Rafe?” Iraina glanced toward the back of the house. When Xander growled at her, she smiled.
“I would never harm your child. I’m only acknowledging that I feel him.Hispower. The presence is impossibly strong which means others feel him too. He’s nearing his first year. His magic is pulsing now whereas it wasn’t before.”
Meriden added, “There’s a mix of light and dark magic in Rafe. He’ll have abilities that most could never dream of, which means if he’s not protected…”
“He’s protected,” I stated, glancing at Xander, his brothers, and Jo.
“If the binding spell no longer exists within Toyin that means—”
“Yes, they can mate. But we can’t say for sure…” Meriden cut Zion off, confirming what he was thinking but with cautious eyes. “History very well may repeat itself.”
“Or you two could bond and live happily ever after. Sheis,after all, your mate.” Iraina winked at Xander who grunted his annoyance with the entire situation.
“Is this a joke to you, Iraina?” Jo snarled and Iraina brushed it off with a lazy shrug.
“No, it’s not. I more than anyone understand what it’s like to long for a connection with your mate. I only pray mine is out there somewhere.” She moved her eyes from Jo to me. “You have yours. If there’s a chance, I don’t see why you wouldn’t take it.”
“Because it could end in death and our son no longer has his parents.” Xander’s voice was strained. I felt his inner turmoil. He wanted to try but was afraid of what it might cost him…us.
Meriden stood and reached for me. I reared back when she lifted her hands but she only smiled. “I want to see something. May I?”
I was hesitant but nodded as she placed one hand over my heart and the other on the side of my face. She closed her eyes and whispered something I didn’t understand but immediately after, the words stirred something in my being. I could feel magic simmering in my blood, burrowing deep beneath my skin.
When she stepped back her eyes slowly peeled open. “You’re a healer, right?”
“Yes, why?”
“That’s not what your energy is saying. I feel your magic too. It’s not as strong as your son’s but it’s there.”
“What does that mean?” Xander stepped closer and pulled me away from Meriden, into his chest. My body relaxed against his.
“You might not have bonded with her but your child grew in her womb. Essentially, it’s the same thing. You’re connected.”
