The Guardian's Bond(21)
Tommy chuckled, glancing up as one of their lead healers walked in. “So Doc, when can she come home?”
“Tomorrow, but you may want to keep her indoors for a few days. We’ll list that she’ll be here for the week to recover from her injuries.”
“Not possible,” Livi grunted, sitting up. She met Tommy’s gaze. “They weren’t kidding. They’re coming. The last thing I heard before I passed out in the basement was the back-up they requested is here. They’ll hit Alston in two days time.”
“There’s no way in hell you’ll be ready to fight by then Livi,” Tommy said as he rose up. “Does my dad know?”
“Yeah, I told him everything in the report. He’s probably called an emergency session of the Elder Council by now. I need to go and check in with my contacts.”
“I don’t think so, you’re in no condition!”
Livi watched his eyes shimmer silver and smiled. “I may not be able to heal others as well as Mom, but I can heal myself.” Closing her eyes, Livi breathed deeply. Tingles raced through her veins. Her skin being hyper-sensitive made goose bumps appear as she concentrated. Taking from her gifts, she sent points of energies to each wound and used the land’s energies to speed the process. Within thirty minutes Livi had healed herself completely. Drawing a large breath in, she smiled as she opened her eyes, meeting Tommy’s. “All right, let’s go.”
“How in the hell did you do that?”
“Part of my gifts.” Tossing the covers off, she dropped the Johnny. “Come on, hot stuff.” Livi smiled as she shimmered out.
* * * *
Livi stood to the side listening as the Elder Council deliberated. Glancing over she met her Aunt Mari’s gaze. The Council had been going back and forth for over two hours about defending Alston from human Dragon Hunters.
“If we show our strength as Other Kin, they’ll never leave us alone,” Noela of the Elves stated.
“And if we don’t, they’ll rip this town apart,” Drake Roven said.
“Why don’t we let the human laws take care of them when they come? Galen can arrest them for invoking a riot or something,” Elder Morgan of the Druids said.
“How are we going to explain that, Morgan?” Drake growled.
“Well, what are they going to defend with, Drake? We attacked Alston because there’s a Dragon there? The courts will have all of them in an institution for the insane.”
“Or bring the government’s eye to us. You can’t have that many people saying they believe in Dragons without someone taking interest.”
Livi’s gaze moved as her Pappy sat forward.
“I don’t often speak of violence,” Amias Fairlawn of the Woodland Fairies said, “but our town is going to be coming under attack. Whether it be by Other Kin or Human, we must defend the same way we always have. We show our strength as the town we are. If these Hunters want to take on Alston, then by all means let’s show them how tough Alston really is.”
Livi stepped away from the wall, noticing Tommy look her way. “I agree with Pappy. Just because they are human does not give them the right to come here and attack us because of their beliefs. We have not attacked them since they built their tribe close by. We could have wiped them off the face of the Earth if we’d wanted to, but we didn’t, and now they want to come here attacking us. They need to know we will not put up with their shit. But I will not have Aunt Mari there,” Livi stated, turning when Mari grumbled. “No, Auntie! Grandfather Dragon almost woke when the first Hunter came here. If he wakes up before he’s supposed to, it could be dangerous to all, not just the humans. You are the one they are after, and I will not let them hurt you or the baby.” Turning again she met her Uncle Rhys’ gaze. “You need to take her to her sanctuary. It’s spell protected and probably the safest place on Alston right now.” Her chin lowered and she narrowed her eyes as she met each of the Council members’ gazes. “If they want a Dragon, let’s see what they can do with me,” she said, puffing out a stream of smoke from her nostrils and smiling as her vision tinted red.
* * * *
“I’m beginning to think you just like a good fight,” Tommy said as he undressed.
Livi chuckled. “Ha, don’t you know it, stud.”
“Are you letting me claim you tonight?”
Her brow lifted. “I’m not sure. I don’t remember being asked.” Her lips parted with a gasp as he yanked her to his strong body, his mouth lowering, fitting perfectly over her lips. Livi moaned, her arms lifting to his back.