“That man is super hot!” Rebecca sighed.
“What is it about the military types?” Madison watched as Salsiby ‘tripped’ again.
Aleks and Connor both growled at their mates.
“Now that the sneaky lawyer is gone, what happened with you guys?” Madison asked, turning to Rebecca who shrugged and looked at the other members of the Inner Court.
“For me, it was like, the words weren’t mine, but I felt what she did. We just all felt it at the same time,” Ashby tried to explain.
“She who?” Connor asked. Rebecca pursed her lips and tilted her head.
“I think it was Fate. I think she has plans for him that didn’t involve being executed,” Kate said.
“It’s nice to know someone is looking out for us.” Rebecca giggled.
“On that positive note, I’m going to take the boys home. We’ll have a long day again tomorrow for the Christmas party,” Kate said as Bran and Caleb walked up with their boys. Rian handed Lucian to Sebastian and Rex passed Arthur to Ashby.
“I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight,” Sebastian admitted, cuddling Lucian close.
“Me either,” Nic said, yawning. Everyone laughed.
Gabriel walked up from coordinating the vampires to assist in the blood drive.
“You have no idea what this means,” Gabriel said, pulling Rebecca into a hug.
Aleks growled and pulled Rebecca into his arms.
Rolling her eyes, she winked at Gabriel.
Connor chuckled. “You mean that someone else is giving their blood and saving someone I love? Yeah, no idea what that feels like. I want to make sure I’m one of the first to donate,” Connor said, though his words were meant to be light, they carried the weight of emotion with it.
“As soon as they set up I’m heading over there,” Aleks said, kissing the top of Rebecca’s head.
She sighed. “I can’t donate,” she said sadly.
Connor slapped his forehead in disbelief.
“Rebecca, you’re the one who literally just kick-started this whole thing,” Madison reminded the tiny human.
“Besides, you’re pregnant,” Ashby reminded his friend.
“It’s just that Gabriel saved my baby, and I wanted to help Rhys, since he is like Gabriel’s child,” Rebecca explained.
“You and your Inner Court worked a miracle. I believe that Fate was only able to work through you, due to your close bonds. You did save my child.” Gabriel, uncaring that she stood in her mate’s arms, kissed her cheek. She sighed happily and Aleks snarled. Both Gabriel and Rebecca ignored him.
“Come on, everyone, let’s give up some red blood cells,” Rebecca cheered.
Connor laughed and followed Madison to the clinic. She also stood in line to donate.
“I insist on donating too.” Madison looped her arm through his.
“Why?”
“Because without the vampires, Arkadia would have fallen, and I would never have met you,” she said quietly.
“Fate knows best, doesn’t she?” Connor smiled.
“Of course.” Madison rested her head on his shoulder as they waited for their turn to return the gift that had been given to them that summer.
