Malakai (Stone Society #13) - Faith Gibson Page 0,97

of how the outcome would have been different. Now, if he could find his wayward cousin and help get Julian’s head on straight. Frey and Nikolas had received no answer when they called their brother. Maybe it was time for Rafe to use the King card. Julian might ignore his brothers or even his mate, but he wouldn’t disobey a direct order from Rafael. Rafe didn’t want to upset Kaya by talking to Julian about what happened because he felt she could hear him. He also didn’t want to leave her side, so he opted to try sending a text.

Rafael: Your Clan needs you. I need you. As your cousin, I’m telling you I forgive whatever transgressions you feel you have committed. As your King, I’m ordering you to contact Frey and get back to doing what you do best, and that is helping. Too many lives are at stake, and one of these is Katherine’s.

Julian answered immediately. Yes, my King

Rafael’s phone had been crushed in the explosion, but he’d been able to order a new one, and the technician had recovered everything from the old one. It should have been Julian who transferred everything over. Rafe didn’t trust anyone else with his private information, but he’d had no choice. Without it, he wouldn’t have been in touch with Frey. Now that he knew Kaya was going to eventually be okay, Rafael wanted updates on what his Clan was enduring and how they were faring.

Rafael felt Priscilla and Sebastian before he heard her footsteps. The room next to Kaya’s was as comfortable as it could be considering the circumstances. Priscilla watched over Sebastian while the baby slept, but Rafael wanted his son’s waking hours.

“There’s your papa,” Priscilla cooed.

Rafael smiled at the older woman when he stood to greet them both. He had offered for Priscilla to go home with Caroline, just to give her the opportunity to see something besides the bland walls of the hospital, but she refused, and Rafael loved her for it.

Rafael took Kaya’s hand that wasn’t casted and placed it against Sebastian’s cheek. Bas cooed, kicking his legs. Even in a coma, her touch was what Sebastian needed. Rafael needed it too. Priscilla slipped quietly from the room, giving the three of them some alone time. Rafael settled back in the chair, and as he did every time they were alone, he sang to them. His voice wasn’t anywhere as good as Gregor’s, but his little family enjoyed it.

The door to the conference room opened, and instead of it being Remy, Deacon entered, his smile showing his straight, white teeth. “You’re not going to believe this,” he said looking at Carter and Hunter. Lachlan was used to being ignored, but he’d brought the other’s derision upon himself. “The mates… they’re alive. Bryce must be a hell of a pilot.”

“That’s wonderful news,” Carter said. He and Hunter were all smiles, and Lachlan smiled with them. It would be tragic to lose one’s mate. He should know.

“Is everyone okay? Was anyone hurt?” Hunter asked.

“Sophia passed out, and they were worried about the baby, but both she and Abbi were checked out at the hospital when they got to Hawaii. Both mothers and babies are fine considering what they went through.”

“Are they still going to Samoa?” Lachlan asked.

“No, they are traveling to Italy. Tessa’s father, being King, owns a chalet large enough to accommodate them all, and he’s called on his Clan to offer protection. Drago didn’t win this round.”

“That’s great news,” Lachlan said. “I was going to tell Remy, but you’re here, so I’ll tell you instead. I found where Dr. Craven is hiding out. Here are the coordinates.” Lachlan handed a piece of paper to the warden. “He’s just on the southern coast of Mississippi. I know with everything else going on, the Clan might have forgotten about the scientist, but he was easy enough to track down.”

“Yeah, thanks. I’ll pass this along to Rafael.”

“How’s Kaya?” Carter asked.

“Getting stronger by the hour. How are things with the Unholy?”

Hunter pointed at one of the screens Lachlan had hooked into a CCTV camera at one of the prominent downtown corners. “Quiet for now.”

“Good. And the homes? All quiet there too?”

“As far as we can tell. I’ve been tracking Drago and his little human. If I were a betting Goyle, I would lay odds they’re on the run.” Lachlan had found the warehouses Hagen had purchased under a fake company. He had passed along that information to Remy as soon