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"He is not a hybrid, but he's definitely enhanced, and I bet that the other two are enhanced as well."
Dalhu shrugged. "Since they are on our side, I'm not worried."
He took another sip, the warmth of the whiskey easing the pressure in his chest, or maybe it was Anandur's gossip about Negal's impressive fighting skills.
In either case, it was welcomed, if not sufficient to dispel the dark shadow of rage lurking just beneath the surface and threatening to boil over.
Kian lifted his glass high in the air to get everyone's attention. "It is difficult to set aside the anger each of us feels clawing at our souls. But despite this day's events, this night is all about love and hope. It's about the happy home that Dalhu and Amanda have built and the celebration of their union." He turned to Dalhu. "Don't let the pain and anger overshadow the love you feel for my sister. The celebration tonight symbolizes everything that's good about this world, and it shows us that even in the darkest of times, there's light, there's joy, and those are worth fighting for."
Kian's words resonated with Dalhu, peeling away another layer of darkness and letting warmth spread in his chest.
Raising his glass, he met the eyes of the males standing around him. "To love, to hope, and to the brighter future we're all fighting for."
Frankie
Asoft brush against Frankie's lips pulled her back to consciousness.
Blinking her eyes open, she smiled at Dagor. "That's a nice way to wake up. How long was I asleep?"
"Several hours." He sat on the bed next to her. "The wedding is in an hour. Do you still want to go, or do you want to stay in bed and sleep until tomorrow?"
"I want to go." She stretched her arms over her head and yawned. "Oh, wow. I totally forgot about the wound. It didn't even hurt." Curiosity piqued, she lifted the blanket and looked at her side.
The wound looked almost healed, the skin knitting together in a way that would have been impossible in such a short amount of time if not for Dagor's miracle blood. She prodded at the area gently, expecting to feel at least some tenderness, but there was none.
"Can I keep you around me always? Does your blood also cure headaches and menstrual pains?" Seeing the panicked look in his eyes, Frankie laughed. "I'm just joking. But seriously. Can I keep some of it in my freezer for emergencies?"
"Is that another joke?"
"It is." She reached for his neck and pulled him down for a proper kiss.
When she had to let go to draw a breath, Dagor groaned. "That wasn't fair."
She smirked. "I told you that after I rested, I would have a few ideas that pertain to both of us being naked." She flung the blanket off. "I'm already not wearing anything, and I know how fast you can get naked."
"If you want to attend the wedding, that's not happening."
"Why?" She pouted. "We have plenty of time. I don't need a full hour to get ready."
He cocked a brow. "Did you forget what happens to you after my bite?"
"Oh, right. I pass out. Can you maybe not bite me this time?"
He shook his head. "I'd better not test my restraint." He leaned closer and cupped one of her breasts, tweaking the nipple. "But since you can't dance at the wedding, we can leave early, and then you are mine. I intend to make love to you all night long."
"That's not fair." She arched her back, pushing more of her breast into his hand. "You can't start things and just leave me hanging. I have needs."
His smile was wicked when he moved his hand to her other breast and repeated the gentle teasing. "Delayed gratification enhances pleasure. You'll be thinking about me doing all those deliciously naughty things to you throughout the wedding, and you won't argue when I say it's time to go."
She glared at him. "I'm going to get you back for this."
"I'm counting on it."
Frankie was about to describe in detail how she was going to torment him when the doorbell rang in the living room.
"Hold that thought." Dagor threw the blanket over her and pushed to his feet.
When he left the room, she got out of bed and pulled the Mumu over her head.
