“He’s a dragon-shifter doctor. He may have human medical training, too, but he doesn’t practice it.”
His dragon growled. Find a way to comfort her. Distress isn’t good for her or our baby.
As if I didn’t know that.
No need to get huffy. I’m just trying to help.
Ignoring his beast, Fraser punched the driver’s seat in front of him. “How much longer till we arrive?”
Faye’s voice was low as she spit out, “I don’t give idle threats, Fraser. I’m pulling over at the next exit and taping your mouth shut. Punch the seat again, brother, and I will tie you to the roof as well.”
Holly’s voice was kind as she chimed in. “Faye, at least tell me how much longer we have.”
Faye briefly looked in the rearview mirror before focusing back on the road. “What you see in my brother, I’ll never understand. But we should be there in another twenty minutes.”
As Fraser hugged Holly, he murmured, “Then drive faster, sister.”
Before Faye could answer, Iris’s calm, cool voice filled the car. “We have bigger things to worry about.”
Both man and beast stood at attention. “What’s going on, Iris?”
The black-haired and brown-eyed dragonwoman turned around in her seat. “Someone is following us.”
Faye demanded, “Why didn’t you speak up sooner?”
Iris shrugged. “I wanted to make sure. Besides, it’s not like there was a place for us to turn off without drawing attention. We’re approaching Aberdeen and it’ll be much easier to lose them there.”
Faye tightened her grip on the wheel. “Just make sure to let the Protectors back on Lochguard know their number plate. We need to identify the threat.”
Fraser’s dragon snarled. It’s time to shift and protect Holly. I won’t allow anyone to hurt her.
We’re on the same side, dragon. But give Faye and Iris a chance. They have experiences we don’t have.
His beast huffed. Fine. But if I think Holly’s life is in danger, I’ll take control and whisk her to safety.
Holly’s voice interrupted his conversation. “What’s the plan, then? Because I’m not about to be scared away from visiting my father. For all we know, whoever is following us might target my father, too.”
Faye nodded. “Exactly. You are a Protector at heart, Holly Anderson.”
Fraser grunted. “Don’t encourage her. Holly is human and more fragile.”
Holly poked his side. “When this is over and everyone is safe, we’re going to address your overprotectiveness. There’s no way I can survive nine months of it.”
Iris spoke as if there were no other conversations going on inside the car. “It’s the dark green SUV three cars back, Faye. When I give the word, I want you to take the next available exit.”
Faye replied, “I’ll do it, but I don’t know Aberdeen very well by car.”
Holly jumped in. “I’ve lived here most of my life. I’ll tell you where to go. The A90 is coming up. Turning onto the motorway might be a good way to tell if they are truly following us or not.”
Iris answered, “We’ll try that, first. But if they follow us, then we switch from being cautious to protect and attack mode.”
As Faye and Iris continued to talk about tactics, Fraser wished he had something to add. But he didn’t. He was an architect and a builder, not a soldier.
His beast spoke up again. We can still protect Holly. She is our true mate. My instincts will keep her safe.
Let’s hope it doesn’t come to that.
His dragon snarled. If they try, they will be sorry.