Second Chances (The Extinct Race Series) (28 page)

“She has internal injuries, some old and a new one that has her bleeding inside.
She would be dead if we didn’t get here in time. We are going to heal it, but she will be unconscious for a few hours while her body adjusts to the healing.” Christian said.

After they did the healing on the girl, the boys left the room and the females bathed her and dressed her in clean clothing.
When they were done they looked around the room and tried to pack everything they thought would be important to the girl. While the boys were down stairs a woman walked in the front door. She looked afraid and tried to walk back out, but Kaiden stopped her by throwing up a block in her mind. It caused her to feel relaxed.

The woman was pretty in a way, but her clothing was a rumpled mess.
The suit she wore had a stain on the pocket and it looked like it never saw a dryer. She had dirty blond hair that was tied back in a tight bun. Her nose was crooked and she had dark bags under her eyes. The years had taken a toll on this woman.

“We are not here to hurt you we are just here to save the girl.”
Kaiden said

“You are taking Alexandria away?”
The woman asked

“Yes we are taking her somewhere safe, where that man cannot touch her ever again.”
Colby said

“Good save my little girl.
I never had the strength to do it myself.” The woman said. That is when the men noticed the bruising all over her too. Christian stepped forward and placed a hand on her arm. He took all the bruises away. The woman looked at her arms and then at Christian. “What are you?” She asked in wonder

“Just here to help ma’am.”
Christian said

“
Can you make that man forget he ever lived here and that we were married? She asked sarcastically

“We can.”
Kaiden said

“Are you serious?
I was just joking.” She laughed nervously

“We are not joking ma’am when we came into the house he was in the middle of killing Alexandria.”
Christian told her

“Oh my
! He wanted her to move out. We have been fighting over this for some time now. I didn’t want her to go I wanted him to go. I guess he got confused again.” She said. The woman sat then and placed her head in her hands.

Kaiden and Christian wasted no more time talking as Donny was coming down the stairs with Alexandria in his arms and the girls had bags in their hands.
Christian grabbed the mother’s arms and took the pain and hurt she has been feeling for the last long while out, he healed all the internal injuries to her as well. Kaiden was riffling through her mind and plucking out all the bad memories. He left the arguments in and the good things, but gave her a little confidence boost and made the thought she had of kicking the man out a reality. Colby walked upstairs and grabbed the man while Kaiden and Christian did their thing. He took the man out the back door and Sebastian was gathering all the clothing that belonged to a man in the other bedroom. Colby walked around the house and waited out front for the others.

They left the mother asleep in the house, when she woke her memories would become true and she would think she kicked her husband out and that Alexandria went to live with some friends.
They walked back to the plane and on the way dumped the man and his bags at a bus stop. Zoe had worked his mind similar to that of his wife, but she made him fear the woman. Alexandria was still passed out in Donny’s arms as they made it back to the plane.

They all wanted to wait until Alexandria woke up before they left.
Just in case they forgot anything that she needed. Colby and Makayla went to find lunch for everyone. Donny never took his eyes of the woman in his arms and Cara just watched her son. An hour went by before Colby and Makayla returned with fish and chips for everyone. They ate in silence and as Donny popped the last shrimp in his dish into his mouth Alexandria’s eyes fluttered open.

“You came back for me?”
She said relieved

“Now that I know the truth, nothing could keep me from you.”
Donny told her

“
I have been waiting for you to come back. I’m Alex by the way.” She whispered

“Hello Alex, I’
m Donny, well actually Donovan.” He said

“Well if you are going to do that
, I’m really Alexandria.” She smiled up at him.

Chapter 29

Back Home

Alex and Donny sat staring at each other for a while before Kaiden had to interrupt them.
Since they had all eaten they needed to get in the air soon.

“I am sorry guys, I know the feeling all too well.
But there are some things we need to tell Alex before we can get moving.” Kaiden said

“What do you need to tell me?
The pull feeling I already know about, they eyes well he has the same little color spots in his that I do, oh and the guys with the red spots they have tried to kill me.” Alex says

“You have had run-ins with them then?
How did you get away?” Zoe asked

“I block t
hem from feeling me.” Alex says like they all should know what she is talking about.

“Huh, so you can block the pull?”
Kaiden asks

“Well yeah,
I kind of figured it out when I was sixteen and I had just gotten my best Dragon tattoo, when I came out of the shop five guys were waiting for me they had guns they told me they found me from the pull. So I pushed them out of the way and ran as fast as I could make my legs go and they chased me down. So I hid in a store and just thought that I need to try and not feel them or them not feel me. They said something about the pull and always being able to find me from that. So as I sat there I guess I did it because I could feel them, but they couldn’t feel me and they ran past where I was. Then a week ago three of them came in the coffee shop and I felt them, but they just sat there and drank coffee. Not even looking my way.” Alex babbled

“That is a good ability to have Alex.
Now let me tell you what you really are. You were adopted right?” Kaiden asked and Alex nodded

“Donny I think she might believe it more if you told her.”
Zoe said

“Right
, well Alex you know about the pull, so six months ago at the circus, you must have dropped your block because I all of a sudden felt you. Anyway that pull feeling it tells us that another like you is near. Your eyes, our eyes, are another tell-tale sign. Now, I just found all of this out this morning too, so I am a little sketchy on the facts. You have a Dragon tattoo you said, can I ask why a Dragon?” Donny asked

“Well I actually have several Dragon
tattoos I am kind of obsessed with anything Dragon.” Alex said shyly.

“Well then that should make this easier.
You see we are all Dragons, or we can shift into one. I guess there are seven different races and you and me we are Fire Dragons. Those two with the pearly flecks are the King and Queen. They don’t really like the title, but it’s what they are. The two over there they have red flecks like the bad guys, but they are good, those two saved you. Then the six over there they have sand color flecks because they are Fury’s. Then my mother here and uncle and his mate are like us. I have been told there are Water, Earth, and Onyx too.” Donny tells her

Alex just stares at him with eyes wide and mouth open in an “O” position.

“Well the guys that tried to kill you have been killing all of us. I have been told that most of us have had bad lives like you. I was lucky because my mom lived and took me into hiding. I don’t know if your real parents are alive or if they are dead, but there are still ones we need to find. Also every Dragon born is only born if there is a soul mate for them. You are my soul mate and I’m so sorry I left you. I didn’t know until this morning what I was and what the pull was.” Donny said as he hung his head in shame

“Thank you.”
Alex said looking at Vivi and Christian. “Thank you all for saving me. Donny, you did nothing wrong. If you say you didn’t know, I believe you. Right now I am just so happy that as soon as you found out you came back for me and saved my life. What did you all tell my mom?” Alex asked

“She is safe now.
She thinks you went to live with friends and that she kicked that man out, and he won’t be going back there either. You will be able to call her once everything is settled.” Kaiden said. Then he told her everything else about the house and everyone there. He told her of how they will have to have sex to turn and that turned Alex’s face beet red. They all took turns and told her about the history of everything and the journal. They had taken off about two hours ago and it was coming time for them to cross the border.

Kaiden and Zoe stood as Carmine told Cara, Donny, and Alex what they needed to say and do.
They kneeled before Kaiden and Zoe and swore their fealty. Alex was taking all the news a lot better than they all expected. She showed them her Dragon tattoos and they all told her that the one on her back was almost identical to what her real Dragon form would look like, just not as ferocious. They landed a short time later and all got off the plane.

“Can one of you shift into your
Dragon and show me? I have been obsessed since before I could remember.” Alex asked excitedly

Zoe laughed and shifted before anyone else could.
Alex gasped and jumped back into Donny’s arms. He was just as shocked as Alex and just stared at her. Zoe had ripped the clothes right off her body.

“Ok well now Zoe gets to fly back
. as we shift naked and shift back naked too. Cara you haven’t flown in years so would you like to join her?” Kaiden asked

Cara smiled huge and then looked around.
“Don’t worry plenty of clothing at the house.” Kaiden told her. Cara stepped back and stood in total silence. She was concentrating on calling her Dragon and soon her shift began to take place. Her clothing ripped as her skin changed to scales and her legs grew in length and width. Her nails pushed out into claws and then her wings sprang forth. Her Dragon trembled with anticipation. Zoe jumped into the sky and Cara was quick to follow. They soared through the sky and Cara did a lot of flips and turns. She was going to fully enjoy this flight.

“Shall we head to the house now?
I know I am eager to see my little girl.” Kaiden said. The jeeps were their waiting on them like always and everyone climbed in. When they got to the house Zoe was still in Dragon form sitting patiently waiting for a robe. Cara was still flying and you could hear her happy roars from the house. Mary came out of the front doors with Lily in one arm and a robe in the other looking up into the sky. Kaiden took the robe from her and walked over to a crouching human Zoe. She jumped into the robe and then ran to scoop Lily out of Mary’s arms.

“Dinner will be in an hour so you have time to show the new ones where they will sleep.
I am Mary, human and it is very nice to see you.” She said walking to Donny and Alex.

“She is the best cook alive and not having her food for three days is killing me.”
Zoe said kissing Mary on the cheek. “Thank you for watching my little one. I have missed her so much.”

“And she you.”
Mary said

“It is nice to meet you too, my mother is the one making all the noise out here and should be in soon.”
Donny said. “This is Alex, my soul mate. I kind of just found out this morning what that means so you know had to go save the girl of my dreams.”

“Good for you.
It is lovely to see you Alex, I can tell you these folks have been doing nothing but looking for you all and preparing for your arrival. So it is very good to see you all. Kaiden I know Mateo is itching to see you.” Mary said

Zoe took th
e laughing giggly Lily into the house and the others followed. Everyone went their separate ways while Zoe took Donny and Alex to their suite.

“Now we left this empty for you guys to
decorate. There are beds and clothing in your closet and one room for your mother. Your room is at the end of the hall. This will always be your home, for you and your children. My twin brother Zach and his mate Halina live above you. The guys already put your bags in your room so you can feel free to do whatever for the next hour. We like to have dinner as one big family and tonight we plan on flying as one. You guys can ride on the back of others if you wish or you know...” Zoe told them

“That sounds wonderful.
And the baby is Lily right? She is absolutely lovely.” Alex said

“She is quite the looker isn’t she?
We have tons of other children in the house as well, so if you would like to have sleepovers with any of them, that is completely up to you.” Zoe told them.

“I think I would like to get adjusted first and get to know Alex a little more before we have anyone we have to take care of.”
Donny said

“And we all understand that one.
Your uncle and Ava live downstairs right now, but if you or your mother would like them closer we can have them move up here in the suite with you. That is completely up to you though. Now there are books of decorating ideas on the counter over there. When you have time just let us know what you would like to do in here and we will make it happen.” Zoe says

“How old are you Zoe?”
Alex asks

“I am twenty two, Kaiden is also twenty two.”
She says

“I am eighteen, but you are so young to have so much responsibility.”
Alex says

“Honey we don’t age after we turn.
So when you make the decision to turn, you will forever look how you did then.” Zoe tells her

“That explains why my mother should be fifty
, but looks no more than twenty five.” Donny says

“Yes son, I turned right after I turned twenty six.”
Cara said.

“Hey mom, this is our suite.
Home for us unless you choose to move out and live in your own place.” Donny says

“I think I would like to stay with you two a bit longer
, if you don’t mind. I think there is a lot that I need to tell you still and I would love to get to know my new daughter in law. We are going to be together a long time.” Cara says

“What do you mean a long time?
How long?” Alex asks

“Like immortal Alex, you will never age again, but you can be killed obviously.
So as long as we all stay safe we will live until we choose to die.” Cara says

“I tried that once, nothing happened it was like I healed while doing it.”
Alex says

“
WHAT?” Donny yelled

“It was right after he hit me one time, before I even saw you Donny.
My mom wasn’t stopping him and he broke my ankle. I couldn’t tell the cops because he would just come back and do it again. So I wear these to cover the scars.” Alex held up her wrists and pulled down the bracelets to show him the scars. The scars were no longer there though and she looked at her wrists in wonder.

“They healed all of you honey.
Every injury he gave you, they healed. I guess they went a little overboard too.” Cara smiled and pulled Alex into her arms to hug her.

“Well I need to go change this little one, so I will see you all soon.
Cara I think they said your room was the first door on the right. Donny and Alex end of the hall for you.” Zoe smiled and walked out of the room. When she got to her suite, Justine was sitting there with little Jacob waiting for her.

“Hey sis how goes it?”
Zoe asked

“I missed you.
Three days is the longest I think we have ever gone without seeing each other.” Justine replied.

“Well let me grab a diaper and I will be right out to catch up with you.
I missed you too by the way.” Zoe said as she walked back to the nursery to grab the things she needed. Zoe came back out to the sitting room to find Zach and Halina there as well. She told them all about Alex and her ability to turn off the pull. She told them about Donny and his show and then the big fight. She also told them about what was happening when they found Alex and how her step-father was in the process of killing her. Zoe gave them all the details she could remember and the conversation lasted a little past dinner time.

At dinner Donny, Alex and Cara were introduce
d to everyone that was present, Brice was not at the table yet. Everyone that was at the table told the group that left what had happened while they were gone. The only thing that really happened was the children causing havoc on the house and everyone in it. Marcus and Iraina had moved into their home and Iraina was busy with decorating. As was Halina and Zach. Dinner was being brought to the table as Brice walked in.

Brice walked right to his seat
not really looking at anyone in particular. Cara had noticed him walk in and she sat there holding her breath.

“Donny, Alex, and Cara this is Brice, he is also a Fire Dragon.”
Kaiden said

Brice looked up then and noticed the new arrivals.
He smiled at each and then when his eyes landed on Cara he stood frozen staring at her. Donny looked confused and then noticed his mother staring at Brice.

“So is this the sec
ond chance thing happening? Cause mom has never noticed another man before and she is holding her breath. What the hell mom breathe!” Donny said smacking his mother’s back. Everyone at the table let out a laugh as Cara choked and coughed to breathe again. Brice smiled then at Cara and walked over to her seat. He picked Cara up out of the chair and planted a kiss on her lips.