Brenna focused back on Bram and the doctors. "I'll call again tomorrow, if possible. I can't thank you all enough for your help."
Bram frowned. "Of course we'd bloody help you. Just because Teagan O'Shea has charmed you into staying doesn't make me care any less about you, lass. Not to mention your parents are back from Italy for the foreseeable future and anxious to talk with you."
Brenna's father was from an Italian dragon clan, but her mother was originally from Stonefire. She hadn't spoken to them since she'd run away to join the army at eighteen.
She had her reasons, although she had and still missed her dad.
Pushing aside her regret, she cleared her throat. "Once things calm down, I'll call them, I promise."
"See that you do. Evie's maternal instincts have kicked up a thousand-fold as of late, and she's determined to reunite all the families she can."
Evie was Bram's human mate. "I sense you aren't telling me something, Bram."
When he remained silent, Sid rolled her eyes. "Evie is pregnant again and Bram is terrified despite the fact a lot of progress has been made studying Gina MacDonald's blood."
Gina MacDonald was a human female who lived on Clan Lochguard, in the Scottish Highlands. She'd given birth to a half-dragon-shifter baby without any complications, which was rare for humans to do. A blood test had revealed that she'd been given a dragon's blood infusion at some point, to cure an illness. Dr. Sid and Gregor believed it could work for other human females and they had been testing out small injections on any pregnant humans on Stonefire.
Brenna nodded. "Trust the doctors, Bram. Besides, Evie is as stubborn as they come. All will work out in the end."
"I hope so," he murmured. He sat taller. "However, we're talking about you right now. You'll hear more from me soon."
After everyone said their goodbyes, the screen went dark.
And of course her bloody dragon decided to talk again. Taking him to Stonefire might be the best idea yet.
Right, and then I give up my hard-earned position here to go back to the lower ranks of Protectors on Stonefire?
That's a weak excuse and you know it. Nikki Gray is now second-in-command of the Protectors, and she and Kai will give us a worthy position. I think you're more concerned about avoiding Mum and Dad.
As she debated how to reply to that, her mobile beeped. Checking her messages, she had one from Dr. O'Brien:
Killian is awake and asking for you.
Dashing out of the room, Brenna made her way to the surgery. Seeing Killian would ease her own worries a fraction, but she also needed to start asking him the difficult questions. Sid never would've suggested she do so unless it was important.
She only hoped Killian didn't resent her for bringing up the male he used to be.
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Killian could do nothing but lay there as Orla, Caitlin, and Dr. O'Brien all hovered around his bed. He felt akin to a bug trapped under glass, simply there for observation.
Dr. O'Brien frowned at him. "I can't help you if you don't tell me what you remember. You muttered something whilst unconscious. Did you dream?"
Killian repeated his request. "I want to see Brenna."
Orla leaned forward. "Can't you do something to make him talk?"
Dr. O'Brien s
ighed. "For the last time, no. Truth-telling serums have been outlawed for over fifty years and you know that."
"Hmph. Special circumstances call for extreme measures," Orla stated.
Caitlin, the woman who claimed to be his mother, stepped between him and Orla. "No, Mother. Killian is my son and I won't allow you to harm him."
"My, my, the soft-hearted one has claws after all," Orla drawled.
Caitlin stood tall. "There is nothing wrong with being kind. But even if he doesn't remember me, I will do whatever it takes to protect Killian."