The Rebel Queen (Outlaw #1) - Lexi Blake Page 0,47
need.” Evan turned to Danny. “If you’ll send some with me, I promise to take it. I’m going to talk to Fen. And Lee, do not die while I’m gone. I think we should have a whole ceremony and yes, I will totally put an arrow through your heart and take a video to share with all your bitter ex-lovers. It’ll be fun.”
“My ex-lovers aren’t bitter,” Lee complained. “I leave them all quite satisfied.”
“Are you absolutely sure he’s not Fae?” Rhys got up and grabbed a plate, his appetite seeming to come back.
“I’m all vamp, brother. I was just raised around a lot of Fae and it had an effect.” Lee sat back, looking pleased with himself. “It explains a lot. I need to find a comfy daylight resting place. Sasha complains bitterly when he has to sleep in a body bag. We did that a lot when we were on the run.”
The door opened again and Shy stood there dressed in a pretty yellow sweater, jeans, and knee-high boots. “I know this is a family thing. Can I grab some coffee?”
It was time to be the queen. Of all Vampire. Of this little base we found ourselves in. Of my family. “Please, join us Shahidi. You are more than welcome. I understand my father tired you out yesterday.”
Rhys moved in, having gotten a cup of coffee in record time. He set it down at the place to his left, holding the chair for Shy. “It takes a lot out of her. She won’t be able to let him out again probably until this evening.”
“Can he still hear us?” I found my sense of humor was coming back online. And my cheekiness.
Shy sat down and reached for the sugar bowl and creamer. “Oh, yes. He’s still with me, but it takes a lot out of both of us for him to be able to speak directly through me.”
“Ah, well, we were discussing the fact that Lee’s a latent vampire and wants to transition as soon as possible,” I offered.
“Oh, that’s so mean, Momma.” Lee snorted and downed a slice of ham.
Shy went still for a moment. “Yes, he has feelings about this. Many feelings. I might need to make this coffee Irish.”
Danny leaned over and kissed my cheek. “You are a cruel queen and an even meaner daughter. You eat and talk to our sons. I’m going to get Evan’s care package ready. I’ll meet you outside when they’re ready to go.”
He would bleed for her was what he meant. As he did for all of us. The least I could do was eat so we all kept our strength up. I nodded and picked up a muffin as Danny walked out.
“I’ll make mine Irish, too,” Lee announced. “After all, I’ll only be able to drink for another couple of weeks.”
“You will do nothing of the kind since you’re supposed to be planning a heist with our mother.” Rhys turned to Shy. “And I will not let grandfather drive you to drink.”
“There are many things about this situation that drive me to drink,” Shy admitted. But a little smile curved up her lips as she looked at Rhys. “It’s not all bad though. Harry is happy, though he wants to have a long talk with Daniel.”
I would let that conversation happen since Danny deserved it.
The three of them started talking and joking. Dev sat beside me and for a moment we enjoyed the morning.
* * * *
An hour later I watched as Evan waved and put a hand on Eddie’s small shoulder. Eddie was transporting them to Atlanta. With Eddie included there were five of our group headed off to meet with Trent and the primals. Casey had packed up his laptop and everything he would need to communicate with the base. Fenrir had a backpack over one shoulder and a small cooler in his other hand. I happened to know it contained a whole bunch of sandwiches and a small thermos of blood for Evan’s use. Kelsey had her own backpack, which most importantly contained that book she’d brought back from the outer planes. She’d hugged me and promised to find the weapon we needed to give Lee and Dean their best shot at taking out Myrddin. I’d promised to watch after Dean.
We’d made the decision to keep Dean here because he needed to get to know Lee. Now that we knew Lee had vampiric powers to look forward to, it made even more sense that he could possibly