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Leira looked at them both in turn.
    “Donny? Nah, you two are perfect for each other; you’re both mad. No way does he fancy me; and anyway he’s a nerd—a twit—a moronic male.”
    Brios’s eyes narrowed in warning and she blushed. Luckily, Rach either didn’t understand Leira’s meaning about them being perfect for each other, or she chose to ignore it. He deliberately didn’t look to see which it was; in case he didn’t like the answer. He decided for now it was better to be ignorant. Rach was looking around the car park, a worried expression on her face.
    “What’s wrong?” He had to ask, he hated seeing her so uptight. He was tempted to use his sensing after all. It was too late now though, Rach was answering him; well, sort of.
    Rach sighed. “My dad was supposed to be here when I came out. He had to go to Glasgow, but said he’d be back by now. I’m not getting the bus to and from school until tomorrow.”
    “Rach lives near us,” Leira informed him, a meaningful look on her face. “We can give her a lift, can’t we? Brios drove us in today.” She looked at Rach as she spoke.
    To Brios’s amazement, Rach blushed even redder than when she’d given her opinion about Donny. He bet with that pale skin and red hair she’d blush really easily and hate it. He took a quick peek.
    ‘Oh help. Why do I have to go beetroot? It is so juvenile.’
    Just as he thought, Rach hated it.
    “Of course we can give you a ride home, but you’ll need to let your dad know. Can you contact him?” He hated the worried expression he could see in her eyes. He couldn’t understand why she didn’t use her gifts and sense to find out what was happening to her dad. Suddenly a thought struck him.
    Perhaps she doesn’t even know she can project?
    “His phone just keeps going to voicemail. I’ve tried loads.” She looked upset.
    Brios was puzzled; obviously, her dad does not know about her ability?
    This was getting stranger all the time.
    Leira opened her mouth to speak. Brios glared at her, and she shut it again.
    “There are lots of places around here where you can’t get reception,” he explained, “especially on the way from Glasgow. We’ll wait with you, either until he gets here or he contacts you.” Brios held out his hand to her, wondering what would happen when they touched.
    Rach smiled and it was as if the sun had come out. She took his hand, and then flinched and let go.
    So, she feels the zing as well then .
    An electric tingle had gone right through him when they’d touched. There was a definite connection between them. Brios blanked out his emotion and took her hand back. This connection suggested things he dared not hope for.
    “Static electricity,” he offered as an explanation, and he glared at his sister daring her to disagree. Leira shrugged. He could tell she was dying to talk, but as her elder and potential Patriarch she knew on occasions such as this his word was law. For now, his immediate concern was Rach.
    Suddenly, there was a metallic rendition of ‘Human’ by The Killers, and as Rach held up her phone she smiled at him. Her choice of ringtone made him grin.
    “It’s my dad,” she said unnecessarily. He nodded; he’d known who it was as soon as she had.
    “Tell him we can take you home to save him from detouring.” She nodded back before answering the call.
    “Hi Dad, are you okay? Right; yup, I was worried. No, no problem; one of the girls I met today—her brother will bring me home if you want … No … Okay …” She laughed. “Yup, I know … Nope, I’m not rolling my eyes—well not yet anyway. Honestly. I will if you want though … Funny dad, very funny … Yeah, love you too … Right, see you in ten.” She closed the phone. “Dad say’s thanks, but he’ll pick me up ‘cause, no offense—he doesn’t know you.” She looked at him. She seemed to be worried he’d get angry. He held his leopard under tight control; made sure his claws were