her for a while and nodded, “Fine. But you still can’t mention anything about me, or your dragon. You’re going to have to keep strict control of your emotions Tabby, because if you change and some one sees you, there will be no choice. You’ll have to stay here for good. Is that understood?”
Wol-itelm wrapped his arm around her waist, and pulled her into his body. “I mean it, one threat against you, and you’re back here. And if you pull any stunt, like taking off again, I will personally beat your ass till it’s black and blue. Do you understand me?” His eyes turned red, and steam poured out of his mouth.
Tabatha smiled, and kissed his hot lips. She saluted him, “Yes sir.”
“Tabby this is serious here.” He growled and nibbled her neck.
Tabatha frowned, and lowered her head into his chest, “I know it is Draco, but if I think of it too much, it hurts. It killed me when my parents died, but to think Ben is involved in this just rips my heart out. I can’t breathe, when I think about it.” She looked up into his gaze, “When I joke around it helps me. I’m sorry.”
He leaned down, placing a small kiss on her lips, “I’m sorry. If I could change this I would. Even my kind with all the power we have, we have can’t control everything. We still haven’t found that source of the disturbance yet either and that has me worried. Is it another threat or the same one? We just don’t know.”
He looked up, “Hoyt, Chax, you better go tell everyone the news, and that we’re going back. If any of them know of extra help that they trust, contact them now. I have a feeling we’re going to need it.” He turned and cupped her face.
“I’m afraid you haven’t gotten any rest yet. When you get back, I want you in bed asleep. Tomorrow you can start looking around. I’ll be there to help you.” He cupped her breast. “I’ll stay beside you from now on until this is over.”
Wol-itelm waved his hand, and clothes appeared on her body, when Chax’s brothers walked into the room.
What’s wrong, Draco? Didn’t want the boys to get another look at my body? She teased, trying to lighten the mood. Three growls sounded around her and she busted out laughing.
“I take it Chax and Hoyt didn’t know about my flashing scene earlier?” She smiled, and walked over to the bassinet making sure Drake was okay.
“No, we didn’t! So now you like to show your body off? What else are you hiding from us, Tabby? What secret fantasies are hidden in that head of yours?” Chax growled behind her.
She laughed and looked down into the baby bed, but there was nothing there. “NO!” She fell to her knees, and screamed. “They took him! How? We were here the whole time!”
Chapter Ten
Tabatha heard the crunch of bones, and knew she was changing. There was nothing she could do about it, hurt and anger poured through her body. Someone had taken her baby, and they would die. Her dragon roared, she turned, and Hoyt’s family was now in the room. Wol-itelm stared down at her in his dragon form.
I know who took him. Go with Chax and Hoyt. I’ll bring your baby to you. And Tabby, remember what I said, you must watch yourself. Wol-itelm rubbed his snout against hers.
I’m scared Draco. If they can come into our presence without us seeing or sensing them, how can we protect ourselves, let alone protect Drake?
After tonight Timble will not be a problem anymore. I’ve been too easy on him, but now he’s gone too far.
There was nothing she could do. Wol-itelm helped her transform back, clothing her as she shifted. Tabatha started to sway back and forth when Chax caught her. “You’ve done too much, you need to sleep. Wol-itelm will bring him home.”
Chax kissed her forehead, and when she looked around again, she noticed she was back home.
“Okay, this going back and forth is going to make me sick.” She laid her head down on Chax’s shoulder glad to be home in their bedroom.
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