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“That sounds like a good idea. I’ll text Hades and Han,” Frederick replied, pulling out his phone.

“And I’ll let everyone else know.”

CHAPTER 34

Tudor was waking up from his deep sleep; he internally yawned. He wasn’t sure how much time had passed or what he had missed while he’d been in his deep sleep. He tried shifting back, but nothing happened. I need more rest then, he grumbled to his gargoyle. He hoped Alex was around, as he missed him like crazy. Alex, love, can you hear me?

Suddenly Alex appeared next to him. “I hear you, sweetheart. Did you have a good rest and are you close to shifting back?”

I had a good deep rest but can’t shift back yet. My gargoyle is being stubborn which isn’t very nice of him as I really want to shift back and hug you.

Alex wasn’t sure if touching Tudor in his stone form would work, but he touched Tudor’s stone leg, and Tudor fell silent. “You obviously still need rest. Hopefully you’ll take better care of yourself now, so you won’t need to rest this long again”

I promise that next time I’ll be sensible and rest how long have I been resting?

“Nearly forty hours,” Alex said. “Bubo has been out here with you the whole time. I’ve popped off occasionally.”

Bubo beeped.

You went to a biker bar a real biker bar how exciting maybe one day you can take me there as well.

Alex patted his leg. “I did. I was trying to find the rogue island. Let me fill you in on everything that has happened since you came up here, and there is a lot.” Alex explained it all to Tudor.

And you’re sure Puff and our dragon family are safe and better have Ajax and Dr Palmer checked them over is Silver really safe now? He asked in concern.

“I promise, sweetheart. You can see for yourself when you shift back.”

It’s probably just as well I was resting and didn’t know what was happening I wouldn’t have stopped worrying about them all I’m not even sure I would have left their ward until everyone woke up it must have been distressing for their mates.

Alex tapped his leg. “Breathe, my darling. We were all glad you missed it. We knew they would wake up, just not when, so that helped a little. Did you know my evil brother tried to push me off the roof?”

Tudor chuckled. What did you do to annoy him?

“Excuse me, oh mate of mine. I didn’t do anything to annoy him.”

Bubo beeped.

Alex shot the golden owl a look.

So you missed me and had a pity party and because of that your twin decided to push you off the roof but Zeus saved you thank goodness Zeus did save you as that fall could have broken something.

Alex patted his leg again. “Yeah, the last time Bay did that to me, I broke my leg and shattered my arm; thankfully Asclepius fixed me right up.”

I'm glad you were saved from more limb breakage I had a thought earlier about the farmer selling off some of his land we should see how much money he would want for the whole farm.

“That’s a good idea. I’ll talk to Dane later and ask him to investigate it. I’ve started looking into who attacked and killed Maddy’s family.”

That’s a good idea as they might still be looking for Maddy I’m glad her parents are here it will be good to hold a funeral for them and have them buried close.

Alex patted his leg. “It will be good.”

You should go and carry on your search I’ll probably still be here when you get back.

Alex looked at him. “Are you sure, sweetheart? I can stay by your side and keep you company.”

No love we need Maddy safe you go and do what you do best and I’ll try and hurry my gargoyle up plus Bubo is here keeping me company.

“Okay, sweetheart,” Alex said, kissing his stone cheek. “Be back as soon as I can.”