Drantos (VLG Series Book 1) (45 page)

“It’s okay. They’ll learn to like me or we’ll go live in that cabin you told me about. It will help a lot when Bat arrives. We’ll at least have backup.”

“I completely forgot. Kraven called Red. He mentioned it during patrol and then stopped at my father’s to update us further while we were waiting for word from Aveoth. They’re fine, and he’s taking your sister to see that doctor you told me about.”

“Dr. Brent?”

“Yes. He’s going to get information from him. We’ll learn what he knew and perhaps why your mother never told you both the truth.”

“Bat’s going to Los Angeles?”

“It seems so.”

“Wow. Poor Kraven.”

“Why do you say that?”

“She’s not going to want to leave. You have no idea how many years I begged her to take an actual vacation with me. It never happened until she thought our grandfather might leave us big bucks in his will.”

“Kraven will manage her.”

“I hope he doesn’t take her to her place.”

“Why?”

“You should see her closets and the amount of shoes she owns. It’s her favorite weapon of choice when she gets mad. She’ll be able to toss hundreds of them at him.”

Drantos laughed.

“I’m serious.”

“I think he can handle her.”

“I hope so.”

“He will.” Drantos sat up. “Are you hungry?”

“I thought you promised me animal sex.”

He growled and suddenly rolled over, pinning her under him. “I always keep my word. We’ll eat later.”

Drantos stared into Dusti’s eyes, grateful that he’d found her and for the future they’d have together. Life would never be boring. She would keep him on his toes. “You ready for some growling and fangs?”

“Bring it, baby.” She stroked his skin, urging him on.

He lowered his mouth to hers—just as something banged on the window from outside.

He stiffened, twisting his head.

“Is that someone at the
window
?”

“I think so.”

Dusti softly cursed and grabbed the bedding to cover up. “Are you kidding me? We locked the door to keep from being interrupted.”

“Drantos…” His father pounded on the glass harder. “Drantos!”

“Goddamn it,” he muttered, untangling his body from his mate’s. He yanked on the bedding, better covering her. “What the hell?”

“We
really
need to go to that cabin you told me about.”

He agreed with Dusti’s frustrated assessment as he stalked to the window, spotted his father standing just outside, and opened it. “What?”

“I couldn’t get in the front. Why is your door barred?”

“I’m bonding with my mate. We didn’t want to be disturbed.” He’d never found either of his parents overly annoying before but he was learning new things every day. His smaller cabin was looking better and better to move into.

“The three clans are holding a meeting. You need to get dressed and be a part of it. We’re discussing ways to track and capture Decker. The GarLycans are attending as well.”

“Damn.”

His father nodded. “Lord Aveoth will arrive within half an hour. Hurry up.”

Drantos glanced back at Dusti. She sighed, clutching the bedding to her chest. He knew she could overhear everything. He looked back at his father.

“I’ll pass. It’s going to be a long time before you’re ready to step down and have me take over. Humans have these things called honeymoons, and my mate deserves the best. That would be me spending at least a week alone with her. You have this, Dad.”

His father appeared stunned.

“Don’t come to our window again. And I’m buying curtains.” He closed the glass between them, locked it, and returned to the bed. Dusti smiled.

“I can’t believe you told him no.”

“You’re my priority, Dusti. Did I ever tell you that VampLycans keep dens? They’re safe bunkers hidden in the ground. We built them in case we ever went to war with the GarLycans or humans. It’s not the most romantic place but no one but Kraven knows where mine is located. He helped me build it, and I did the same for him. We could lock ourselves inside and no one would be able to find us.”

A glint of excitement sparked in her eyes. “Really?”

“Yes. How would you like to see our den?”

She looked tempted but shook her head in the end. “Bat and Kraven might come back. We need to be here.”

“They won’t return until Decker is no longer a threat. He’s stupid and crazy. I can take a cell phone and Red can text me when he hears from Kraven.”

Dusti grinned. “It sounds like a plan.”

“Yes, it does.” He leaned in, brushing his mouth over hers. “You’re always going to come first to me, sweetheart. My family is just going to have to adjust.”