Drago most certainly is not a blood relative.” “A mental path would only be shared with a blood relative or mate. “So yes, I believe what he says is valid.” He shifted his attention back to Jolene. “She was half vampire.” His eyes lifted and locked with Drago’s. “Your mother wasn’t fully human,” Riker admitted, obviously uncomfortable with the announcement. Jolene looked at her father, whose entire demeanor had changed, all signs of hostility gone.
“The conversation we began about sharing a mental communication path.” “I’m not even convinced it’s true, Jolene.”ĭrago ignored Riker, restarting where he was interrupted. Jolene turned her attention on Drago, demand glinting in her eyes. He and Riker wanted the same thing: Jolene’s safety. Riker loved his daughter, and this realization began to calm Drago. Drago didn’t miss this fact, nor did he miss the concern in Riker’s eyes. Her father hesitated and then nodded, a fierce Slayer brought to his knees by the wrath of his daughter.
She cut him off, turning a warning look on him. Riker tried to reason with her, his voice completely different from the one he’d used with Drago. “What haven’t you told me about you and me that I need to know?” And both of you, stop talking about me as if I am not here.” She cast Drago a demanding look. “I am going to do whatever I feel is necessary to get Carrie back. “For your information,” Jolene proclaimed. One hand on each man’s chest, she ensured their separation, her attention shifting from one to the other. Before they could charge each other, Jolene pushed between them. You, on the other hand, can’t seem to protect yourself, let alone her.”Ī growl escaped Riker’s lips, and Drago knew Riker was ready to fight. “Involving her with Alex is putting her in jeopardy.”ĭrago was losing his temper. “A mate wouldn’t put his other half in jeopardy,” Riker argued. “And she isn’t going anywhere without me.”
“That’s right,” Drago said, pinning Riker in a direct stare, letting Jolene’s father see the truth in his eyes. “I’m her mate.”Ī pregnant silence and then, “Mate?” Riker and Jolene spoke the word at the same time. “I have the right to protect her.” He hesitated only a split second and then dropped his bomb. Caution would not keep Jolene by his side or calm Riker. “Or I’ll move it for you.”ĭrago threw caution to the wind. Riker cast his daughter a frustrated look and took a step toward her. “I can’t leave without Carrie!” Jolene declared loudly.
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