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never purposely harm him.”
    “I know, babe. Don’t worry. It may take a little time, but sooner or later, Audric will know it, too. There’s a lot of shit in his past. It’ll be up to us to undo centuries of abuse.”
    “Us?” Kern questioned.
    Haig shrugged. “He’s growing on me.”
    Kern’s heart leapt at the subtle pronouncement. He wanted to ask his mate if he’d come any closer to a decision as to whether he’d also take Audric as a mate, but he bit his tongue. Pressuring Haig never ended well.
    The overhead speaker announced their flight to Galway. Haig stood and held out his hand. “Ready?”
    “No.” Kern hated to fly. Their yearly trip back to Galway to have their anniversary tattoo session with Declan Byrne was the only exception he made to his ‘no fly’ rule.
    Haig pulled Kern to his feet. “Don’t worry. I’ll keep you distracted.”
    Kern rolled his eyes and followed Haig. Distracting him usually meant a hand job, but because they’d purchased their tickets so late, they hadn’t been able to secure seats in the back of the plane. “I’m not putting on a show for a bunch of humans,” Kern grumbled in Haig’s ear. He pressed against Haig’s back and landed a quick kiss to his mate’s neck.
    Haig turned his head towards Kern and spoke out of the side of his mouth. “I was talking about discussing what we’re soon going to be up against. There’ll be plenty of time for fucking once I rescue Galena.”
    “Oh.” Kern felt as though his hand had been slapped. He stepped back and resettled his overnight bag on his shoulder.
    Haig handed his ticket to the attractive woman working the gate. He waited for Kern to do the same before turning around to address him face to face. “I didn’t say I wouldn’t rather get my hands on you. Just that it isn’t likely given the seating situation.”
    Kern smiled as his momentary pang of hurt slid away. “Let’s get this flight over with then.”
     
    * * * *
     
    As soon as the plane landed, they hailed a cab and headed towards the pub. Haig had to admit he was looking forward to seeing Flick. More importantly, he was anxious for word on Juniper Cavanaugh. “How could Juniper Cavanaugh grow eight inches after reaching full maturity?”
    Kern turned away from the view outside his window. “He couldn’t. Maybe Flick’s memory’s gone fuzzy.”
    Haig shook his head. “No. I believe him. I just can’t figure out how it’s possible.”
    Kern fingered the scar on his face. It was something Haig was used to seeing whenever their old pack was discussed. Flick hadn’t mentioned Kern’s father so Haig had no idea if they would come face to face with Kern’s past. Haig’s hands automatically balled into fists at the thought of running into Lasair . Perhaps Kern would finally get a chance to confront his father.
    The cab pulled up in front of the pub, and Haig handed over payment, including a nice tip. Kern had gone quiet, worrying Haig. “Are you sure you’re up to this?” he asked, climbing out of the car after Kern.
    Kern pulled Haig closer to the building, out of pedestrian traffic. “I guess I’m just questioning why we’re risking our necks for any of them.” Kern slung his bag over his shoulder. “No one did it for me, ya know.”
    “I did,” Haig reminded his mate.
    Kern stepped forward and pressed a hand against Haig’s chest. “Yes, you did, which is why I love you more than my own life. I would charge into any situation if I thought you were in danger, but you’re not.”
    Haig swallowed around the lump in his throat. “I know you would, babe, and maybe I don’t even have the right to ask you to help me rescue Galena, but I am. I left her once with barely a goodbye. I may be a cold bastard at times, but I can’t turn my back on her now that I know she needs help.”
    Kern held Haig’s stare for several moments before dipping his head. “Okay. Let’s go see if Flick’s here.”
    Although Kern’s sign of submission