She arrived a short while ago and is waiting inside the Protectors’ central command building. If you need some time to adjust before seeing her, she will stay with me and Ara until you’re ready.”
Gina took a step forward. “No!” She looked up at Fergus. “Can you take me there now?”
His dragon spoke up. Do it.
But what about Jamie? The temperature is dropping by the minute.
Lorna released Finn and put out her arms. “Give me my grandson. I’ll wrap him up tight and follow you.”
Fergus looked to Gina and nodded. “Please, Fergus. I just want to see my sister. Your mom will watch over Jamie and make sure he’s okay.”
He handed over his son without hesitation. “Just make sure he’s warm enough, Mum.”
Lorna adjusted Jamie’s swaddling. “I raised you three and Finn, didn’t I? Now, go. The sooner you do, the sooner we can welcome Kaylee MacDonald into our family.”
Gina looked over at Lorna. “But you don’t know anything about her.”
“Aye, but she chose you, child. That’s all I need to know.” Lorna motioned toward the door. “Go.”
Tugging Fergus along, he and Gina rushed into the fresh air. Before his mate could start running, he scooped her into his arms. “This way is faster.”
As he half-jogged, Gina laid her head on his chest without complaint. The pair of them had come a long way from the first day back along Loch Shin.
His beast huffed. Of course. I’m quite charming.
Fergus mentally snorted. Just because Gina thinks you’re beautiful in dragon form doesn’t mean that’s how we won her.
I guess we’ll never know.
Oh, I know the reasons. Live in your fantasy, if you like.
His dragon turned his back on Fergus and walked toward the back of his mind. Just hurry and make our mate happy so we can finally take her home.
Picking up his speed, Fergus drew on every bit of strength he had. Much like how he was incomplete without his family, he had a feeling Gina was the same way with her sister.
It was time to fix that.
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Gina closed her eyes and enjoyed the beat of Fergus’s heart as he ran. A lesser man might take offense at a quiet evening alone being pushed aside in favor of welcoming a new sister-in-law. But not Fergus. Even though Gina had only mentioned her younger sister a few times, he instinctively understood her longing to see Kaylee.
She still couldn’t believe her sister’s choice.
True, Gina should be even more excited about BroadBay being under surveillance and investigation since it meant she and Jamie were safe. But in the present, she could only think of finally seeing her sister.
A sister Gina had believed she might never see again.
Fergus’s pace slowed and his deep voice rumbled in his chest. “We’re nearly there, lass. I’m going to put you down at the entrance.”
Opening her eyes, Gina blinked to adjust to the fading light. Ten seconds later, Fergus slowed to a stop and gently placed her on the ground. He moved toward the door, but she placed a hand on his chest to stop him. “Thank you, Fergus.”
He smiled and chucked her chin. “I intend to collect at a later date.”
She raised an eyebrow. “So much for being noble.”
He gave her a quick kiss. “I can be noble, but I’m also male. I have plans for when you’re healed and naked.” Gina blinked, but Fergus placed a hand on her lower back and pressed before she could reply. “We can discuss this later. Come. Your sister is waiting.”
Each step only made Gina’s heart rate increase. Kaylee had given up her life to come to Lochguard. She might be okay with that for now, but who knew about the future. Despite what her parents had done to Gina, they had been loving parents before Gina’s accidental pregnancy. Kaylee may yet regret severing ties.