Fae-ted to the Bear - Harmony Raines Page 0,70

A skilled practitioner like my grandma can direct you to where you need to go.”

“So, we need to access this web through dream walking and if we do, we’ll remember what happened to us?” Caleb’s voice shook as he spoke.

“But there might be a good reason why you chose to forget,” Karros added.

“You mean something traumatic might have happened and we both chose to forget.” Caleb nodded. “We’ve both thought of this before. It’s a thing that constantly comes back to you. Like a question that needs answering.”

“It’s like when we found out that our parents were dead. It was hard and painful, but it gave us closure.” Aiden glanced at his mate. “I think it’s something we need to do.”

“I’d rather suffer the memories and deal with the threat to Zara.” Caleb had made up his mind and Aiden nodded in agreement. “If it’s too bad, we can always get Silas to take the memories away again.”

“Silas, the vampire?” Zara asked. “Just to be sure I’m keeping up with all of this.”

“Yes. Silas the vampire.” Aiden went to Zara and placed his hand on her shoulder. “You can stay here, or you can come with us. It’s up to you.”

“I can’t risk anyone else getting hurt. You should go. If you are absolutely certain it’s what you want to do. I don’t want you to suffer because of me. I don’t want you to relive memories you chose to bury because someone is stalking me. We can deal with it differently.” She chewed her bottom lip before saying, “We could set a trap. You and Caleb could hang around out there and...”

“If this is a powerful shifter, they might sense us and bide their time, never showing themselves,” Flora said gently. “We could think the threat has gone and then as soon as we leave, they could come back. As much as I hate the idea of Aiden or Caleb reliving a part of their lives they chose to forget, I do think this is the best way.”

“I’ll stay here with Zara,” Karros said firmly.

“Good idea,” Elise replied before anyone could object. Not that anyone would object. If Zara was staying, then Karros’s place was by her side.

“We should leave now.” Elise stepped forward. “If we keep driving, we can be at my grandmother’s house before dark.”

“Does that mean we can dream walk tonight?” Caleb needed this over with as soon as possible. The thought of reliving those days was scary but if it helped their sister, the sooner they did it the better.

“You can dream walk whenever you want. It doesn’t have to be nighttime,” Elise explained. “My grandmother will mix a special blend of herbs and once you drink it, you’ll sleep, your mind will relax, and she can guide you to where you need to go.”

“So only one person has to do it?” Zara asked.

“We’ll both do it.” Aiden knew Caleb would feel the same way and he nodded in agreement.

“We do this together. We remember together and we heal together.” Caleb went to Aiden and hugged him. “This is our shared past.”

“And we’re always stronger together. We always have been, and I don’t think that’s going to change anytime soon.” Aiden held his brother in his arms.

“I feel bad to have dragged you all this way and then for you to turn around and go straight back home,” Zara said.

“Don’t be sorry. I think things have turned out just right. Karros, we’re relying on you to protect Zara,” Caleb warned.

“Zara is a shifter, she’ll probably end up protecting him,” Aiden laughed and earned himself a reproving look from his sister. “Sorry. We’re really happy you’re here for her.”

“Come on. Let’s go.” Flora tugged on Aiden’s jacket. “Are you okay to drive or do you want one of us to take the wheel?”

“I’m fine. We just need to stop somewhere for some fuel. For us and the truck.” Aiden hugged his sister and shook Karros’s hand before they left the house.

“Good to meet you, Zara. Karros, take care.” Flora didn’t hug either of them. There was still an awkwardness that only time could heal.

“Bye, big brother,” Elise hugged Karros.

“Goodbye, little sister.” Caleb held Zara in his arms. “If you need anything, just call.”

“You’re going to be out of reach once you enter your dream walk,” she reminded him.

“Elise or Flora will have our phones. If you need anything, call. I’ll ask Ivan to be on standby.”

“You’re going to send a dragon.” She pressed her lips together