Wolves' Bite [PUP Squad Alpha 6] (Siren Publishing Ménage Everlasting) by Abby Blake Page B

from another person.
    “The anxiety is left over from your parents’ deaths,” Emmallina said quietly. “It will lessen with time, but if you find the strength to defeat it, you have two men who will spend a long werewolf lifetime loving you and your children.”
    “I thought you only knew about humans and vampires,” Jennifer said.
    Emmallina winked. “True, but I know a good man when I see one—or in your case, two.”
    Jennifer felt herself smiling widely at Emmallina’s summation, but then the reason for her needing to talk to the pixie queen finally sparked in her brain.
    “Your daughter is alive,” Jennifer said quickly. “But then you already knew that, didn’t you?”
    “Yes,” the queen admitted. “The vampires and humans who know she’s alive don’t actually know where she is—except for one, but I have learned that Ronan Deeks is no ordinary human. I do know that Conni almost died. And I know that she is more vulnerable than even she realizes.”
    “Benjamin would like to meet with you. We’re hoping that you can help us figure out why your daughter did this.”
    “Thank you,” Emmallina said quietly. She gave Jennifer a sad smile as if she already understood what she was going to say next. When Jennifer failed to find the words, the pixie queen gave her a tremulous smile. “I already know I can’t take her home. I just need to see for myself that she is all right.” She stood up from the sofa, obviously taking a moment to pull her emotions back under control.
    “Tell Benjamin that I will meet him under your tree just outside of Sugarvale at midnight.”
    “My tree?” Jennifer asked, smiling at the pixie queen once more. The dreamscape changed around them and they were suddenly outside in the bright sunshine, watching what had happened several days ago. But this time Jennifer got to see the look of relief and wonder on Adam’s face as he held her close. Despite his obvious nausea the man looked happy.
    “Can you do me one favor?” the pixie queen asked quietly.
    “Of course,” Jennifer said, already knowing that the pixie queen was asking her to be there when she met with Benjamin. These dreamscapes were certainly a great way to exchange information.
    “Thank you. I’ll see you at midnight.”
     
    * * * *
     
    Adam tried to shake off his annoyance. Despite telling them several times that she didn’t want to get involved with the PUP squad, Jennifer insisted on going with the pixie queen to speak with her daughter. Benjamin had taken one look at the anger on Adam’s and Thomas’s faces and immediately assigned them to the mission, also.
    So now they stood under the tree where only a few days ago he’d held his mate as they recovered from slip travel. He’d felt so happy for such a brief moment, yet it seemed a lifetime ago. Of course it didn’t help that now they stood here anxiously awaiting the arrival of a pixie who seemed to be Jennifer’s new best friend. And it sure as hell didn’t help the tension level that the pixie queen was ten minutes late.
    “What do you think?” Benjamin asked him quietly, keeping his voice low but loud enough so that Jennifer could hear their discussion.
    “I think something’s gone wrong.”
    Brody nodded in agreement. “The question is what.”
    Jennifer looked worried. “She said midnight. Maybe she’s just been delayed.” But even as she said the words she didn’t seem convinced.
    “Did she give you any reason to think she might have difficulty getting away from the pixie castle?”
    “No,” Jennifer said. “She appeared quite relaxed about it. Like it wouldn’t be a big deal.”
    “Then we have to assume that something has gone wrong.” He dialed his cell phone. “Alex, has the pixie queen activated the tracking beacon?” He shook his head as he listened to the fire demon’s answer, and then turned and gave her a sympathetic look. “I hate to ask this of you, Jennifer, but is there any chance you feel sleepy? It