around like chickens with their heads cut off trying to ready everything.”
Magnus tore his gaze from where Allie lay across his lap and looked at the man driving the police SUV that he, Allie, Dani, and Decker were in. Teddy Brunswick, police chief of Port Henry and Katricia’s husband, had been waiting at the airport when their plane landed. Victor Argeneau had been with him and was transporting Teddy Jr., Liam, Katricia, and Tybo in a second SUV, one that was unmarked.
“Are there enough beds for everyone?” Dani asked with concern.
“Oh, yes,” Teddy assured them. “It’ll be a bit crowded, but they worked out a way to fit everyone in nicely. Fortunately, they let the bed and breakfast bit slide when they had the babies. They were kept hopping with the newborns, and between that and the restaurant they were too tired and busy to keep up with guests too,” the man explained, and Magnus knew it was for his benefit. From the talk on the plane, he was aware that Dani and Decker visited Port Henry a couple of times a year at least, so probably knew all this.
“The girls are just getting to an age where Elvi and Mabel could probably manage guests again,” Teddy continued. “But they aren’t sure they want to be bothered.”
“Constantly having guests in the house would be a big intrusion on their family lives,” Magnus commented, brushing a tress of long light brown hair away from Allie’s face.
“Exactly,” Teddy agreed. “Elvi and Mabel didn’t mind so much when it was just the two of them. They made it their lives, I guess. But now that they’re both married and have kids . . .” He shrugged, and then added, “It’s not like they need the money. The restaurant is always crazy busy. And, of course, Victor and DJ both have money of their own.”
“How do DJ and Mabel like living in their own house?” Decker asked as Dani took Allie’s pulse.
“Love it,” Teddy assured them.
It was Decker who turned in his seat to explain. “Mabel and Elvi lived in Casey Cottage together when DJ and Victor met them, and the two couples lived there for a time after, but then the house behind Elvi’s came up for sale and DJ and Mabel bought it.”
“What a mess that was,” Teddy said with amusement. “They liked the position of it, being so close to Casey Cottage, but not the house itself. Did a big renovation. Gutted it from the studs out, knocked down walls here and there to make it more open concept, and refitted it all real nice. Then they took down the fence between the two properties. The backyards are just one big shared green space now and they’re all happy as can be.”
“That sounds nice.” Dani released Allie’s wrist with a satisfied nod and sat back in her seat.
“And real convenient in this situation too,” Teddy assured her. “The teams that guard Miss Chambers and her son at night will be sleeping at Mabel and DJ’s house during the day, and the day guards can sleep there at night. A good thing too since there are so many of you. Harper, Drina, and Stephanie are here as well,” he informed them. “When he heard so many were coming, Harper suggested that perhaps he should take the girls back to Toronto, but Lucian said no. Drina’s a good Enforcer, and Stephanie’s been training as one. He wanted them to stay just in case Abaddon managed to track Miss Chambers and her son here.”
“Is that likely?” Dani asked with concern. “Did Abaddon know she was at the Enforcer house? And even if he did, we flew down here. He can hardly track a plane. Can he?”
Decker’s voice was low and soothing as he assured her. “Lucian would hardly send Allie and Liam to Port Henry if he thought Abaddon could track them here. Not with all the immortal children presently living in the area. He is just being cautious.”
“Yes, sir. Better to be safe than sorry,” Teddy put in, and then added reassuringly, “I’m certain Lucian will track down Abaddon in Toronto. Meanwhile, we all get to enjoy a nice little visit down here. Kind of a family reunion for Stephanie, really, what with everyone she considers family being here at the same time for a change.”
“Yes,” Dani murmured, but Magnus noticed that she still looked worried. He got the feeling, though, that she was worried for Allie and not herself.
Frowning, he peered down