Trahern nodded and turned back toward the laboratory. Sid took that as her cue to leave.
While she should be excited about the possible moss to use for treatment, she was more concerned about Gregor. Conquering her beast would mean nothing if he was forced to leave Stonefire.
Yes, he drove her crazy with his overprotectiveness since the end of the frenzy, but he was already an integral part of her life. She couldn’t imagine waking up alone without his heat and scent at her side.
Maybe one day, she would have her mate, her child, and her dragon all living in peaceful harmony.
She blinked. Gregor’s optimism was definitely rubbing off on her.
Her beast flicked her tail but remained silent. Sid wasn’t sure if her dragon being trapped behind a wall or her being present but silent was worse.
Maybe Trahern’s moss would help.
Pushing the thought aside, she
increased her pace. She could daydream about a happy future later. For now, she needed to get Trahern the help he needed. Sid needed to talk with Bram before finding Gregor.
She soon knocked on Bram’s front door and Evie answered. The human sighed. “Please tell me there’s not another emergency.”
Sid raised her brows. “Another emergency?”
Evie motioned inside. As soon as Sid was inside, Evie shut the door and whispered, “Two humans showed up at the back entrance about twenty minutes ago.”
“Is there another threat? As clan doctor, I need to know that as soon as possible.”
Evie shook her head. “No. Bram would’ve sent a message if they had been.”
“Then who are they?” Sid asked.
“Dr. Emily Davies and Dr. Alice Darby.”
Trahern’s friend had arrived, but something niggled at the back of Sid’s mind. “The name Alice Darby sounds familiar.”
“That’s because she’s my friend who’s been missing for over a year.”
At Evie’s controlled tone, Sid asked, “Then why aren’t you in there with Bram? Surely he’d want you there.”
“Apparently not. Something about emotions and needing answers, such as how the bloody hell they found their way to our back entrance undetected, let alone how the two know each other.”
“I’m sure there’s a reasonable explanation.”
Bram’s voice echoed down the hallway. “Aye, there is. Sid, take Dr. Davies to Trahern. Evie, come here.”
A short, slightly plump woman with dark hair moved past Bram as he said, “This is Dr. Emily Davies. Dr. Davies, this is Sid, our chief doctor. She’ll fill you in on what you need to know.”
Sid shared a glance with Bram and he bobbed his head imperceptibly. That was the all-clear to share information.
Emily’s Welsh accent garnered her attention. “Nice to meet you. I know I’m here unannounced, but I didn’t want to risk the DDA saying no. Showing up was my best option.”
At the female’s smile, Sid’s tension eased a fraction. She’d almost expected another recluse like Trahern. “All that matters is Bram cleared you. So, let’s go. I’ll fill you in on the way.”
Sid nodded at Evie as she passed and hoped the human would fill her in later on how the hell Alice and Emily had made it to Stonefire undetected.
The second they were outside Bram’s cottage, Emily spoke up. “I know you have no reason to trust me, but all I want to do is help. I’ve been fascinated with dragon-shifter biology since I was a teenager. Trahern indulged my fancy for a bit at university, but to come here and live amongst the dragons is like a dream.”
Sid glanced at the human. She seemed genuine, although Emily would have to earn her trust before she gave it. “It’s also bloody dangerous.”
“I know all about the attacks as well as what the DDA could do to me. I don’t care.”