My Healer (Bewitched and Bewildered Book 3) by Alanea Alder Read Free Book Online

eyes.
    Aiden shot Colton a nasty look. Colton raised his hands and shrugged.
    "It will be a nightmare arranging security." Aiden grumbled.
    "Worth it," Colton said dismissing his friend's concern.
    "My brothers would be more than happy to help," Rheia volunteered. In fact she knew they would jump at the chance to see Penny playing.
    "You keep saying brothers, but you were adopted. Are they your biological brothers?" Beth asked.
    Rheia shook her head. "Heavens no. I think I mentioned my father was Sheriff when he found me. His deputy was Radek Carson. Radek belongs to a small squad of paranormals that monitor Jefferson, the town I'm from. My father, mother and I discovered they were paranormals by accident when my father returned to the station to berate Radek for not going to the hospital after getting shot while out on a call. My mother insisted on going with him since she was a nurse and could look at the wound. I went with them since they didn't want to leave me alone and because I loved helping my mother treat people. Daddy walked right into Radek's office just as Levi was healing him with a spell. The door was standing wide open so my mother and I saw as well; I was about eight at the time. They sat us down and explained how squads like theirs existed all over the country to help people. They called themselves the Vanguard."
    "The squad in Jefferson consists of Radek Carson as Sheriff, Levi Sorrel as a police detective, Marco Rodriguez as Fire Marshall, Dax Vi'Eaereson as firefighter and Athan Durant as lead paramedic. They were my best friends growing up and always looked after me; they are the only family I have left."  
    "Ai-DEN! What the fuck!" Meryn screeched.
    Aiden looked at her, puzzled. "What?"
    "What? What do you mean what?" she asked, standing.
    Seconds later Ryuu came rushing in with Penny on his hip. " Denka , what is the matter? What has he done this time?" he asked, setting Penny down on her feet. She ran over to Colton and climbed into his lap
    Aiden glared at him. "Why do you always assume it's me?"
    Ryuu glared at him flatly. "Because it usually is." He hurried to Meryn's side and cradled her wrist in his hand. Rheia watched in wonder as an electric blue dragon tattoo on Meryn's arm began to glow. Meryn took a deep breath, but continued to send her mate death glares.
    Aiden looked around; the men all shook their heads and shrugged their shoulders. Rheia could see whatever had set Meryn off, the men were clueless as to what it was.
    Ryuu maneuvered Meryn back into her chair. "Now tell me, what exactly has you so upset?"
    Meryn pointed a finger at Aiden. "Him! He's been keeping secrets! Secrets that could have helped me months ago!"
    "Oh my Gods!" Beth's eyes widened.  
    Meryn turned to her. "Exactly!"
    Aiden rested his head on the table. "I never understand you," his voice was muffled by the table.
    "Understand me? Understand me! " Meryn yelled jumping to her feet again.  
    She turned to Rheia. "You said your brothers are part of this Vanguard squad?" she asked.
    Rheia nodded. "Yes."
    "You say they're all across the country?" Meryn prompted.
    "Yes, I've heard them talk about many different cities."
    "So like, maybe, I don't know, five or ten squads?" Meryn asked.
    Rheia shook her head. "More than that, at least one per state, for sure."
    "Aiden!" Meryn turned back to Aiden and picked up a fork. "I'm going to fucking stab you!"
    Aiden jumped back as Ryuu brought his arms up under Meryn to keep her from stabbing her mate.
    "Meryn, you need to calm down and tell us why you're so upset!" Aiden said, concern etched over every inch of his face.
    "You all can't be that thick?" Beth demanded, turning an angry look to her mate.  
    Gavriel shook his head. "We would never knowingly upset either of you my love."
    "Let me stab him. Just once!" Meryn yelled. "Just four tiny holes!"
    "Can someone please explain?" Aiden boomed.
    "You want an explanation? Fine! How about this for an explanation? Lycaonia is slowly