As the man lay on the ground stunned but alive, sirens could be heard in the distance. Broni kneeled next to him, placing her hand on his temple. Although she spoke quietly to him, Rhys heard her words of comfort, “It is not time for your soul to depart. Know that you are safe until help arrives.”
Broni stayed by his side until the EMTs carried him to the ambulance then she took Rhys’s hand as the ambulance pulled away.
“He no longer needs us.”
Broni took them back to Rhys’s room, wanting to give him privacy after his first visit back to Earth. When she saw the look in his eyes, she wished she had not been so considerate. She decided a quick retreat would be best until he’d had time to calm down. She had known the visit would be upsetting, but she had not bargained on the fury that had risen in him.
She had never feared for her safety in her own home, however Rhys was terrifying the way he moved toward her with menacing intent, and Broni began praying.
* * *
Fate blocked the stairway.
“Leave them!”
“Move,” Destiny demanded.
Fate placed a detaining hand on Valentine’s chest while using her body to block Destiny.
“Broni has to learn to handle Rhys without our help.”
“She will be able to handle him quite easily when I am through with him,” Valentine threatened grimly.
“The bastard is going to fry,” Destiny promised.
“I am her mother and know better than you exactly what will take place in that bedroom, but interference at this time will only delay the inevitable confrontation that will take place between the two.”
Broni’s aunt and father struggled to regain control, both wanting to give aid to Broni’s request. However, Fate would allow no interference, and anyone who would dare go against her, never fared well. Fate new they had to leave them alone; their future depended on it.
“I really loathe that man, Fate,” Destiny acquiesced in defeat.
“There is someone that Destiny dislikes more than me?”
Rocque’s voice distracted Valentine from pushing past Fate.
Destiny instantly turned her unspent anger on Rocque. “I said MAN, but if we were talking mutts, you would rank right up there.”
Rocque gave her a saturnine smile. “Fate has asked for my help in locating Zerina, and your attitude will not gain my aid.”
“I thought he is supposed to be in dog form?” Destiny questioned Fate.
“Mother gave Rocque permission to speak to me. He helped Cara when she was human, and I was hopeful that he may be helpful in finding Zerina.”
“I will do what I can. Zerina will be my highest priority.”
Destiny’s eyes narrowed. “Lay one hand on my niece, and I will personally neuter you.”
“I grow tired of your insults and threats, Destiny.”
While Fate merely watched Rocque move closer to Destiny, Valentine moved to stand by her, placing himself between the two. Rocque’s lips curled in amusement at the protective move.
”Do not worry, Valentine; Destiny is well aware of my intentions toward her.”
Destiny took a step back, immediately surrounded by Fate and Valentine. “I am thankful that what you want holds no power in this realm. Like my sister, I have no desire to be dominated by an arrogant male whose ego has been inflated by the sluts you have bedded.”
“I am quite sure my ego cannot be matched by Achilles. Is pretty boy keeping you satisfied?”
“At least he walks on two legs,” Destiny goaded.