“We’re practically indestructible, remember?” Connie chimed in.
“Practically does not mean invincible,” Kit snarled.
“Please, Kit,” Hudson said quietly. “I need you to do this for me.”
Kit glared at Hudson for a few seconds before closing his eyes and releasing a deep breath. He opened his eyes and stared at Hudson. “Fine. Fine! I hate it, but I would hate it more if one of you gets injured because you were distracted worrying about me.”
Hudson kissed Kit’s temple. “Thank you. Do you have your phone?”
“Of course,” Kit said as Connie kissed him on the cheek.
“Wait one hour. If Connie or I do not return to my hoard, use the escape route. Go to Kage immediately. Or Isadora. Understand?”
Kit nodded slowly. “This sucks so hard, but I understand.”
“Thank you,” Hudson said. “Now go.”
Connie stood next to Hudson as they watched the door close to Hudson’s hoard, locking Kit inside. When Hudson turned toward Connie, his dragon showed in his eyes. “Update.”
His mate was absolutely furious. The low, growly tone was a good indication of just how close Hudson’s dragon was to the surface. Connie completely understood because he felt the same. He quickly repeated what Torres and Mitchell had told him as they hurried toward the front door of the main house.
“First Kage, now me.”
“I know. And pretty close together. It makes me wonder if we were the only two who were attached,” Connie said as they stepped outside. “Do you think it was Lennox?”
“I have no idea, but he comes to mind first, of course.” Hudson came to a stop next to Torres, Beckett, and Audrey. “Report.”
Torres cleared his throat. “I think the gargoyles had been attacked too. There was another big explosion closer to them this time.”
Hudson swore loudly.
“Do you have any idea what is going on?” Audrey asked.
“No, except for Kage was attacked tonight too,” Hudson growled. “And—”
The scream of something approaching fast snagged Connie’s attention. Everybody turned toward the sound. “Son of a bitch,” Connie yell. “Incoming!”
Hudson ran forward, shedding his human form and soaring into the sky.
Damn he’s fast. His breath caught in his chest as he watched Hudson power upward. The moon’s light shone briefly on the huge red dragon as it flew toward a streak of light coming at him.
