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“Exercise her limbs. Massage her hands and feet. Don’t leave her in one position too long. I’ll send you a document that lists everything with a link to videos on how to properly manipulate the body when someone is immobile.”

“Thanks, Con.”

Connor clapped Anthony on the shoulder. “You were there with me during Alyssa’s ordeal. Even if you hadn’t been, we’re family. We’ll get through this together.”

After promising to call and check in later, Connor, Alyssa, and Gannon took off.

Lilly made Elle some herb-infused tea to help with her headache, and she fed it to Elle with a spoon.

Tessa made herself at home in the kitchen cooking supper, but Anthony didn’t want to eat, not when Elle couldn’t.

His dad and Dominic returned with the Jeep, and Tessa filled them in on Connor’s visit while the two couples ate.

Anthony carried Elle outside for some fresh air at her request. He bundled her in her parka before lifting her from the sofa and took her to the back deck where they sat on a glider.

The furniture had been a gift from his parents, and they used it more than Anthony did when they visited.

His mom had rocked Andy to sleep there more than she had inside.

“Your family’s awesome. I really like Alyssa.”

“Yeah, Ally’s perfect for Connor. Where he’s serious, she isn’t, so they balance each other out.

” The sound of a motor alerted Anthony to Tabitha’s car coming down the driveway.

He didn’t bother to inform her where he was.

She would find out after saying hello to their parents. “Ready to meet Red Junior?”

“Tabitha’s here?”

“Yep. I know the sound of her car.”

“It must be nice to have shifter hearing.”

“It can be, unless one of my cousins or my sister decides screeching is preferable to talking at a normal level.”

The back door opened, and Tabitha strolled out wearing her protection clothing, meaning she was without her stilettos.

“I’ll show you screeching, you heathen.” She eased down on the glider next to Anthony and placed a hand on Elle’s leg.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you, Elle. Don’t listen to a word this one says about me.

I’m the good twin.” She lifted the beer she’d snagged on her way outside in a salute before tipping it back and taking a sip.

Anthony could feel Elle’s mirth through the bond. He pressed a kiss to her temple before turning to his sister. “You didn’t really ask Cailín to take over your job, did you?”

“Only for tonight. Trista has meetings at the hotel, and Cailín knew I wanted to check in with you two.”

“When will they start filming?”

“In a couple of weeks. Trista has put in a lot of hours with Joey, and she’s really good. I’ve sparred with her a few times. It’s hard to remember I’m not fighting with one of the cousins. My adrenaline gets going, and I have to pull my punches and kicks.”

Anthony nudged Tabitha’s shoulder. “Yeah, it wouldn’t look good to put the client on her ass with broken bones.”

Tabitha grinned. “No, it really wouldn’t. I thought it would be more exciting guarding a movie star. It’s actually boring. I hope getting to watch the behind-the-scenes while they’re shooting the film will be better.” She downed the rest of her beer and let out a loud belch.

“She’s like Trinity, isn’t she?”

Anthony chuckled. “They do have manners. Sometimes.”

“Who?” Tabitha asked, confused.

“Elle compared you to Trinity after you belched like a drunken sailor.”

“Oh! Y’all can speak with your minds? That’s so cool. Speaking of cool, I saw the drawing Connor left. Do you know what it means?”

Anthony explained everything that happened since the last time he spoke to his twin.

“What’s up with all the ravens though?”

“Elle befriended a raven when she was younger. She called him Novus, and she used him to send a warning to her sister back when the dark fae were going to attack the dragons. It’s possible she has an affinity for all ravens, not just that one.”

“I still can’t believe dragons are real. I thought Gryphons were the coolest shifters there are other than the hybrids, but dragons.” Tabitha hummed wistfully.

“Who knows? Maybe one of them will be your mate.”

Instead of agreeing, Tabitha jumped to her feet. “I’m going to eat.”

“What was that about?”

“I’m not sure.” Anthony nuzzled Elle’s hair. “Are you thirsty? Comfortable? Need to pee?”

“No, yes, and no. Aren’t you hungry? I don’t mind if you eat with your parents.”

“I don’t want to eat in front of you.”

“You can’t starve yourself, Tony. Besides, whatever Lilly put in the tea she made me not only helped with the pain, but it filled me up.”

“I’ll eat after everyone else is finished.”

“Why? Are you embarrassed that I’m stuck like this?”

Anthony squeezed his eyes shut and pushed all his love through the bond. “No, Sweetheart. I could never be embarrassed by you, especially for something that isn’t your fault. I just thought you might want privacy when I ‘feed’ you your tea and water. I don’t want you to be embarrassed.”

“You’re too sweet, and I love you for it. Having someone carry me to the bathroom? That’s another story.”

Tabitha came back outside, holding a phone. “Brent wants to talk to you.”

“Brent? Hey, I’m putting you on speaker so Elle can hear.”

“Hey, you two. There’s someone who thinks they can remove the sigil.”

“Really? That’s great news! When can they be here?”

“Here’s the thing. When he told Yari who he was, she didn’t believe him, and she drew her sword on him. The male disappeared.”

“Disappeared? Like went into hiding?”

“No. Like vanished into thin air.”

Normally, Anthony wouldn’t think that was possible, but Elle could do it by calling on the shadows. Maybe this was a fae with the same abilities. “Why didn’t she believe him?”

“His name is Nekoma, but he claims Elle knows him as Novus.”