Malakai (Stone Society #13) - Faith Gibson Page 0,89
at an amusement park when she was younger. Through it all, she spoke to either Kai or his Gargoyle, telling them everything that was happening. He was now on a plane with Nikolas, Frey, Jasper, and Mason, heading to Hawaii. Kai’s brother and father were going to meet her there as well, since it would take longer for Kai to reach her.
It took several minutes after the pod was lowered to the deck of the boat for Bryce to get the door open. For a badass Gargoyle, the male seemed flustered. Josie wasn’t the only one to notice because Tessa asked him what was wrong.
Bryce looked behind him before he spoke. “They’re asking all kinds of questions I can’t answer. Like what all of you were doing on a private jet going to a private island. I told them I am merely the pilot,” he whispered.
Bryce tensed as a Coast Guardsman popped his head in the door. “Is everyone okay? “
Isabelle stood. Now that the pod was on solid ground, it didn’t rock. “I’m Dr. Isabelle Di Pietro. Everyone is unharmed, thanks to our pilot’s quick thinking.”
The guardsman looked around at each one of them individually. “There’s a dog. Why is there a dog not secure in a crate? And where are you headed?”
When no one immediately offered an answer, Josie stood. “Our destination will have been logged in the flight plan, but for the sake of expediency, we are headed to my fiancé’s family home in Samoa for our wedding. The girls and I are arriving early to ensure everything is set up properly, and the men were supposed to arrive when it’s time for the ceremony. I’m afraid this little snafu will set us back a few days.”
The guardsman noticed Trevor, but before he could comment, Trevor said, “I’m the gay best friend, so I’m considered one of the girls.” Trevor batted his eyelashes at Josie, and she couldn’t help but laugh.
“You call this a snafu? All of you almost—”
“Children, Mister…?” Abbi said.
“It’s Captain. Captain Sandoval.” Turning back to Josie, he asked, “Who is your fiancé’s family?”
“The Palamos. They own a small island in Samoa.”
The man was stunned. “They own a whole island?”
Josie shrugged. “I’m marrying well. As for Molly, she’s a service dog.”
Tessa stood then and did what she did best. “Are we going to chat all day? We have two pregnant women and two children who’ve been through an ordeal. Plus, I really need some fresh air.”
“Yes, sorry. I’m afraid you won’t be more comfortable outside the cabin, but you can get up and stretch your legs. Since it’s clear no one needs medical attention, we’ll get underway.”
The captain left, and everyone breathed easier. “Good job, Josie,” Isabelle said.
Amelia walked back to where Josie was standing. “JoJo, you didn’t tell me you’re getting married. I need my best tutu. I always wear my best tutu when I’m the flower girl.”
“Then we’ll have to find you a new, even better tutu.” Josie brushed the girl’s wild hair off her face. The idea of a wedding had been a ruse to keep the captain from asking too many questions, but now that it was out there, Josie wanted it to be reality. And they were headed to a tropical destination.
Tessa was the first one out the door. Willow followed, but the others remained seated. Isabelle sat next to her niece.
“As soon as we’re in Hawaii, I’m taking you and Abbi to the hospital.”
Sophia smiled, her hands rubbing her stomach. “I’m not going to argue, but something happened when the pod was launched. It was like my shifter took over. I could feel it surrounding the baby. I’ve never experienced anything like it.”
Abbi stood and stretched her back. “I don’t have a shifter protecting my baby, so I definitely want to get checked out. If his activity is any indication, I think my son enjoyed the ride as much as Amelia.”
Isabelle made her way to the back where Katherine was sitting quietly. “And how are you?”
“Better now. I’m sorry about the mess. The smell can’t be easy on everyone.”
Isabelle brushed Katherine’s hair behind her ear. “Don’t worry about that. Do you want me to get you some water?”
“If you don’t mind. I’d like to rinse my mouth.”
Isabelle moved to the galley. It amazed Josie how the cabin had been designed to separate from the rest of the plane. She caught Katherine looking at her.
“My Julian designed this pod several years ago, back before the trouble with Alistair began. There