Dwyer, Dixie Lynn- Task Force One: Dani's Got a Gun [The Men of Five-0 #4] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever) (27 page)

She took his hand but then looked at Zespian.

“We share the same blood don’t we?” she asked him, and Zespian nodded.

“You’re not my—”

“I am not your father, but I was good friends with your parents. I knew them well.”

“I will explain, come, and let’s sit down.”

* * * *

“I want the others here. I need them here,” she told Vanderlan, and he nodded before she reached out in her mind to her other mates.

They immediately joined them in the living room, and they appeared on guard and concerned.

Bently kneeled down next to her and caressed her thigh.

“Are you okay? Is something wrong?” he asked, and she touched his cheek.

“Vanderlan has some explaining to do.” She looked at Vanderlan as Bently took a seat beside her.

“Many centuries ago, Zespian and Daniella’s parents were being hunted. They were on the run, trying to get back into their territory, when a group of rogue wolves attacked them. They needed help and despite the negative feelings wolves and vampires shared, I was compelled by a power greater than my own to assist them.”

“He shared his blood with the three of us and saved our lives. What he did should have killed him, weakened his abilities, but it didn’t. It made us stronger and Vanderlan even more powerful,” Zespian stated, and everyone appeared shocked.

“That is why you are able to travel day or night? You’re not affected by the sun?” Bently asked.

Vanderlan nodded. “It wasn’t only me and my powers. Daniella’s parents were mediums. They, in many ways, worked for the gods, getting messages to those in need or in danger. They were being hunted for their powers and abilities. At the time I had no idea what I was doing. I just did what I was compelled to do by the power of the gods. The reason I was compelled to save them has become clearer. Daniella was to be my mate. She was and is my destiny and yours,” Vanderlan stated and everyone began to ask questions.

Vanderlan tried to answer them and so did Zespian. Then Daniella spoke.

“Are my parents still alive?” she asked as she clasped her hands together. Vanderlan felt her sadness mixed with excitement. The trepidation of not knowing if they were alive and then the hope that somehow they were.

He touched her hand.

“They are alive, Daniella. They live in another realm under the protection of the gods,” Zespian stated, and she covered her mouth and gasped.

“What do you mean by another realm?”

“There are other realms for other mythical creatures. Places to go and hide or go to rest and live,” Zespian told her.

“Like time travel?” she asked.

“Something like that but more mystical and magical,” Van stated, drawing her attention toward him.

“My parents can be contacted? They can be sent here to me?” she asked, and Vanderlan looked at Zespian.

“The gods make the decisions. If they remain in danger or perhaps bring danger to you, then they must remain under guard,” Van told her.

“But I am bound, mated to a vampire and five Alpha wolves. What danger could I possibly be in now that I’ve killed the damn rogue?”

“We are not certain. The mating bond is strong and nearly complete. If you are meant to reunite with your parents, then it will happen, Daniella,” Van told her, and she sighed.

“To think that all this was hidden from me and so deep that even I wasn’t aware that I was more than a human woman. Other realms, spiritual creatures, parents saved by the blood of the vampire I am now mated to, it’s all so confusing and outrageous.“

“But it is your destiny, and you have the power and ability to handle it all. You are special, Daniella. The more we learn, the more important it is that we strengthen our bond and remain together to fight whatever battles lie ahead,” Van stated.

“Well, it seems that we’ve survived our first battle together and tried out those healing powers I have. Perhaps now is a time to recuperate and rearrange some things for what may or may not lie ahead.” She looked at Miele and he smiled.

“We need to finish up our plans in taking down Cysure Corp and help remove Dismar from the circle.” Van rose from his seat.

“Well, I’m pretty tired with information overload, so if you all don’t mind, I’m going to shower then head to bed. You can fill me in tomorrow morning,” she told them then pointed at Van and gave him a firm look.

He in return pulled her up from the couch and into his arms. He kissed her fully on the lips then murmured against her lips.

“You have much to learn, mate,” he teased, and she kissed him back before he released her, giving a light tap to her ass as she sashayed away from her men.

Chapter 17

He calmed his breathing. He knew that the wolves were a good distance away from their mate. His master wanted her, and he would be thrilled to know that she was also a healer. Detrix’s need to have her cost him his life. He attacked instead of planned. The enforcer knew what to do, and he didn’t need any help. He pulled out the syringe, the one that Dr. Evans had given him. It ensured the woman would remain knocked out for a long time. He watched her through the window on the balcony. She was beautiful, and as he inhaled, her unique scent enticed him from beyond the slightly ajar glass doors.

He didn’t want to wait any longer. She turned away from him, preparing to undress when he made his move.

In a flash she had no idea what hit her. He struck her in the neck, she fell into his arms as her eyes widened with fear and something else before he lifted her and carried her out onto the balcony. He leaped down over the railing onto the grass and escaped into the night with the treasure in his arms and his mission nearly accomplished.

* * * *

“Daniella!” both Vanderlan and Van stated then jumped from their seats at the dining room table. Everyone scrambled around, running to find her, to track the wolf they immediately sensed the moment they ran outside. “He was here. He took her from the bedroom,” Van stated.

“I can’t get a response from her,” Randolph chimed in as he held his hands against his ears as if that may help to hear her through their link.

“Get on it now,” Van ordered as his brothers shifted and took off in the direction the wolf and their mate had gone.

“Gather the Fennigan Pack. We will need their help,” Van ordered Vanderlan.

They held one another’s gaze.

“He’s on a mission from his creator, if it’s a lab-created rogue as the others suspect. We need to know the addresses and locations nearby of Cysure,” Vanderlan stated.

“I’m on it. Let’s move,” Van replied, and they headed toward the house.

* * * *

Daniella awoke as she felt the cold, hard object against her skin.

She opened her eyes and locked gazes with a man in a white coat she didn’t recognize. She attempted to move her arms, but they were tied to the bedposts with very little slack for her to move.

“Who are you?” she asked, her voice dry as she coughed.

He reached over toward her face and touched her cheek.

“You and I are going to get very close. I’ve searched for you for so long. I’d nearly given up when out of nowhere you appear like a gift from the gods. They must know that I am destined to rule.”

“What the hell are you talking about?” she asked, and he looked angry a moment.

“She is not part of the plan, Evans. You can have her and play with her later. Right now my Alpha needs to strike and take over Fagan Pack territory. The enforcer and the other men are in position. Can we make our move?” another man asked, and the doctor looked back at him.

“They know that your Alpha Dismar is planning a takeover and is responsible for the rogue wolf attacks. They have the Fennigan Pack assisting them and other nearby packs. It’s your choice if you would like to commit suicide,” Evans told the other man in an angry voice, but then he looked back at Daniella and smiled.

“So beautiful and so full of everything I need to achieve greatness.”

He ran the knife across her forearm and smiled.

“I may have to taste your blood myself. I hear that the powers of a healer are great.”

Dani could tell that this guy was crazy, but she wasn’t sure if what he said was true or not. She also didn’t mention that she had vampire blood in her as well.

“Daniella, where are you?”

She heard Vanderlan’s voice, and she jerked a moment. The doctor paused before cutting her.

“Afraid of the pain, dear? You’ll need to get used to it. I plan on taking many samples of your blood and your flesh. Before long, you’ll become immune to being dissected and eventually die.”

Fear gripped her insides.

“Help me, Vanderlan, this man is insane.”

“Where are you?”

“I have no idea. I’m tied to a bed.”

“What?”

“This sick doctor who made the rogue wolves tied me to the bed and is going to take my blood and dissect my body, so if you could help me, that would be great.”

“Give us a description of where you are.”

“Oh, Dismar and a rogue called ‘the enforcer’ are going to try to take over Fagan territory right now. This guy here, not sure of his name, is leaving now. They know you all found out about the bad elder. They don’t care. They’re coming to take over. You need to tell Van.”

“I am here, Daniella, but we have others to handle that. Where are you? Describe the location,”
Van interrupted.

She jerked and yelled as the doctor cut her arm. The blood seeped from her wound, and he began to take vials of her blood. Then he stared at it as she told her men what was happening. She tried to focus on giving a description of her surroundings. There were no windows. There were tables and white walls. It was a sterile environment aside from the bed she was tied to.

She wiggled and attempted to fight his moves.

“Don’t move,” he yelled, and she described what she saw to her men. Then a sensation and idea formed in her head. She closed her eyes and concentrated as her wound healed before the doctor’s eyes.

“Amazing.” He cut her again, shocking her.

She healed but it still hurt.

“What do you want from me?” she asked.

“What he can’t have.” She heard the voice then heard the shot as the doctor fell over and onto the floor.

There in the doorway was a tall man, a wolf, she could tell by the glowing eyes.

“You’re coming with me.” He walked to the bed and began to undo the ropes she was bound with.

“Who are you?” she asked, and he gripped her tighter as he shoved her forward, making her fall to the hard concrete floor.

She gasped and he grabbed her by her hair to lift her up.

“Let’s go,” he yelled as she held his hands that gripped her hair so tightly.

“The doctor’s dead. Some guy shot him. A wolf, I think, and he’s taking me somewhere.”

“What does he look like?”

“He’s very tall, Van, with dark hair and an ugly, mean face. He’s taking me somewhere.”