Kari rolled her eyes. "Actually Law, Avery and I have found our mates. We are staying here."
"What!" he exclaimed. "You were only supposed to stay there until it was safe to come back. You weren't supposed to move there."
"That is in part why I'm calling. I've met Meryn McKenzie, and she is requesting a security detail." She quickly went over what had been happening since she arrived: From Declan's assault to Meryn's concerns about the division of leadership. There was a brief silence on the phone.
"Come back home; it is not safe there."
"They are going to find the feral."
"What feral?" he demanded.
"Oh, you did not know about that."
"Safe haven, my magical ass." He quieted. "How soon do you need us?
"Well, I may or may not have a stalker trying to kill me too."
"Okay, we'll be there in an hour."
"And I am pregnant."
"We'll be there in fifteen minutes."
"There is no way that you could be here in fifteen minutes."
"Never mind that, I'm organizing the my team and one other; we'll be there soon."
"Okay, but be safe."
"Me? I want you to go and stand beside Magnus until I get there."
"We are having lunch."
"Fine, go sit beside Magnus, it will the safest place in the room." Sighing, he hung up the phone.
She thought about everything that had happened in the past couple days, and found herself smiling. No, Law wouldn't complicate things at all. She stood and walked into the dining room. She stopped and stared. Declan had piled her plate high with food. He stood and patted her chair. The other men stood smiling at her warmly.
"Food," he said, pointing to her chair.
She looked around the table to see amused expressions.
"Did he tell you?" she asked.
"We kind of put it together. All he was able to say was food and baby," Beth teased.
"Congratulations," Adriel said beaming.
"Come sit down and eat," Declan repeated.
"Look who's doing full sentences." Meryn laughed.
Kari sat down and the men resumed their seats. "Meryn, your security team should be here in about fifteen minutes." She turned to the Prince. "Magnus, you may want to alert the units so that our incoming teams do not get shot."
Adriel picked up his walkie-talkie. "Francis, we have incoming." He looked up at Kari. "How many?"
"Two teams of four that I know of."
"We have eight friendlies coming in; send them to Level One."
"Roger that. Uh, sir, can I can you a question?"
"Yes," Adriel replied.
"Why is my call sign Francis?"
Adriel looked over at Meryn who was snickering to herself. "Meryn?"
"His name is Ajax," she answered.
Kari looked around and saw that she wasn't the only one who didn't understand her explanation.
Meryn's mouth dropped. "Seriously?" She pinched the bridge of her nose much like her mate was wont to do when irritated. "We are going to have movie night soon."
"Francis, is an obscure movie reference," Adriel replied to Ajax.
"It is not obscure!" Meryn protested.
Adriel returned the walkie-talkie to his belt.
Kari eyed the spread of food her mate had picked out for her. It looked as though he grabbed three of everything. "Though, knowing my brother, he might just pop up down here."
"How?" Gavriel asked.
"I have no idea. He is like that." She picked up one of the four sandwiches on her plate. "How is the fair coming along?"
Adriel nodded. "Quite nicely, actually. The vendors have really outdone themselves. Not only are we getting some of the city's favorites, but they have tried new recipes. They cannot wait to share them."
She looked over at Magnus. He was still beaming.
"Two babies plus my two nieces or nephews from Meryn and Bethy." He was practically vibrating in his chair.
Kari could tell he was truly excited about the prospect of new life. Any doubts she had about moving to Noctem Falls were eliminated. This man needed all the support he could get. Kari was halfway through her sandwich when the door chimed. A moment later, a familiar face appeared and a handsome smile greeted her.
"Law!" she exclaimed.
She jumped up out of her chair and raced over to him. He swung her up into his arms and twirled around. Behind her, she heard a few choking sounds.
He looked down at her. "Are you okay?" he asked, looking her over.
"Yes, I am fine. Meryn saved me." She pointed to Meryn who was sitting on Aiden's lap.
"So she's the smart one who identified the problem."
"Yes."
"What problem is this?" Adriel asked looking confused.