pass the time and take their minds off Kaya for a bit.
“I can’t believe I have my own Gargoyle. It’s weird hearing the two separate voices in my head.”
Trevor narrowed his eyes. “How much tequila did you drink?”
Josie winked at the cute guy. “What, you can’t talk to Jasper’s beast?”
“No. Can you?” he asked, crossing his arms over his chest.
“No, but I can talk to Kai’s.” And that statement was enough to turn their attention away from what they were leaving behind for a while.
Malakai was glad to have something to focus on, even if it was taking a group of Gargoyles he didn’t know back to his home to protect it. Technically, the house and property still belonged to Sixx since the paperwork hadn’t been filed, but the intent was there. When Sixx first moved to California, he intended to keep the house in New Atlanta for when he and Desirae visited. Then Kai expressed interest in purchasing the house, and Sixx agreed. It was where Kai planned to build a life with Josie. Sure, they could build another house, but if he could keep this one from being destroyed, he would. Kai couldn’t imagine what Rafael was going through. His mate had nearly been killed, and they still didn’t know her condition. The manor was mostly a crumbled mess. Kai had spent a few Sundays there with the Clan. It didn’t matter who was related by blood, Rafael and Kaya welcomed everyone into their home. The house could be rebuilt, or they could move. Something they were contemplating anyway, according to Frey. If Kai were in Rafael’s shoes, he would probably want to move and start over somewhere else. Then again, the manor held more good memories than bad, unless Kaya didn’t make it.
Before he opened the gate, Malakai reached out with his senses but didn’t detect anything out of the ordinary. As he drove through, Dominic, the leader of the Clan in New Orleans, whistled. “Nice spread.”
Kai explained how it belonged to Sixx, but he and Josie were in the process of buying it.
“Then let’s make sure the Unholy bastards don’t take it from ya before it’s even yours.”
Kai would have grinned at the male who dressed like he stepped off a pirate romance cover. Malakai had never met a Gargoyle who didn’t bother changing with the times. Then again, Dominic might like the attention.
Since the property consisted of forty acres, Dominic brought eight of his males with him. Ten Gargoyles should be able to handle a handful of Unholy. From what Rafael had seen out his window, there had been less than twenty Unholy. He hadn’t had time to discern if any Goyles or Reborn had been with them. Now, as each of them guarded their homes, they weren’t taking chances. With Dominic’s crew flying in a private jet, they were able to bring their own swords. While the others did perimeter checks, Malakai retrieved his weapon. Before Urijah left for Norway, he had reworked Kai’s blade so it was infused with the poison that slowed down a Goyle. When the Clan went after Alistair in Greece, Malakai had remained behind to protect the city. His blade hadn’t needed the special coating. Until now. Kai had shown Josie where his sword was and warned her about the blade so she wouldn’t accidentally poison herself.
Malakai stopped off in the kitchen and made himself a sandwich. Gargoyles could go a while without eating, but he wanted to be full-strength if the Unholy showed. He had offered to cook for Dominic and his males, but they had eaten before they got the call from Rafael.
When Kai stepped outside, Dominic was on the phone. “Aye, Lass. Give the wee ones a rub from their papa.” Kai turned to go back into the house to give the male his privacy, but Dominic called out to him. “It’s all right, Malakai. Lilly was checking on Kaya.”
“You have kids?” Kai had heard the stories of how Lilly had helped both Jasper and Desi when they’d been poisoned, but he’d never met the witch. And he also hadn’t heard she and Dominic had children.
“Not yet. I have two wee lasses hiding out in their mommy’s tummy.”
“Who’s watching over them?”
Dominic’s easy-going façade changed instantly. “Four of my best mates, one being Sully. Not only is he my second, he’s also my brother. No one I trust more with their safety.”
A loud whistle rent the air, and Dominic pulled his sword from its sheath on his