Chapter Twenty-Nine

“What the hell just happened back there?” Brenda asked sounding near hysterics.

“It’ll be okay Brenda,” I said to her as I stepped on the gas and sped up on the highway.

“Why was he acting like that?” she asked.

“Brenda, his dragon recognized you as his bonded half,” I said to her.

“Oh no, no, no, no,” she said as her hands instantly went around her arms as she cradled herself.

“His name’s Cameron O’Connell, his father is the Sire of the Chicago lair. I’ve known them my whole life and I know that he’ll arrive at my house with his father and probably mine as well not long after we reach it,” I said to her.

“I can’t do this,” she whispered fearfully.

“Brenda, look at me. I’m not going to let anything happen to you. This remains your choice and as your Sire I won’t force you to recognize this bond if you don’t feel ready to do it,” I said to her.

“Do you promise?” she asked me.

“I promise you, you’re part of my lair and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep you safe,” I assured her.

Forty mi