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they had stuffed
animals, too.”
    Sydney
nodded, making her blonde curls bounce. “They sure did. Aren’t they
cute?”
    “They
really are,” Devon laughed and shook his head at his friend, who
proceeded to punch him in the arm as he walked by.
     
    “Just
wait until you have kids of your own, dude. Paybacks are a bitch
and I have a long memory,” Lance smirked and raised his eyebrows,
letting Devon know his brethren was looking forward to the day he
could return the favor.
    “Enough
you two,” Siobhan interjected. “I want to know what the doctor
said.”
    A quick
glance at Sam and Devon knew it was up to him to explain. “Well,
Dr. Lawrence is a werepanther as well as being the leading
neurosurgeon in the country. Max sent her to help us out. She
believes we are dealing with something magical, not physical, which
goes along with the black fog Syd told us about.”
    He
continued as his mother nodded, “She knew of you and Kyra by
reputation, and felt your expertise was just what we
needed.”
    For the
first time in what seemed like hours he looked at his mate. It was
the longest he had been in the same room without touching her since
recognizing her as his own. He moved to her side, immediately
threading his fingers through hers. His mother spoke, breaking the
spell that just being near her created. “Then close that door and
let’s see what we can find out. If what Max’s doctor said is
correct, then we are going to need Kyra as soon as
possible.”
    Turning
to her trainees she instructed, “Please set up the candles and
incense again. We will perform the Discovery Ritual as soon as you
are ready. Lance, since you are the closest, can you please close
the door?”
    The
Guardsman obliged, quietly closing the door. It was then that Devon
realized somewhere along the way Aaron had disappeared. “Hey, has
anyone seen Aaron?”
    “Oh shit ,
yeah. He went back to the lair. Something about making sure Jace
sent a package to Kyra. But dude, he was acting really weird and
when I asked what was up, he just ignored me and left,” Lance
shrugged, heading back to his wife and daughter.
    “Well,
okay then. I guess I’ll catch up with him later,” Devon said right
before his mother announced they were ready to begin.
    “Are you
able to stay for the ritual, Samantha?” Siobhan asked.
    “Yes,
ma’am. I’m officially off duty, so I’m all yours,” Sam responded as
she cuddled closer into her mate’s chest and Sydney hugged her leg.
“We’ll all be right here.”
    “Good.
Now, if everyone will please form a circle around Devon’s mate and
hold hands,” the Elder Healer instructed. “And Sydney, if you will
stand next to me?”
    “Yes
ma’am, Ms. Siobhan,” the child answered, pulling her mom
along.
    As soon as all the candles were lit and the circle complete,
Siobhan began to pray, “Dear Universe,
Heavens and Elders of Olde, we come to you, humbly seeking answers
that only your infinite wisdom can provide. Your child, mate of
Devon, is suffering. We ask for your guidance in putting an end to
her torment. Please direct our actions and fill our hearts and
minds with the knowledge essential to bring this child back into
the light of your grace. We thank you for all you have given us and
strive to honor you in all that we do. Your humble
servants.”
    When the
prayer concluded, Siobhan, along with the other healers, began the
healing chant Devon had learned as a child. Their low, reverent
tones filled the room with hope, love, and healing. He felt the
energy of each person in their circle flow through him, and if he
concentrated hard enough could actually identify each person.
Sydney’s was as bright as the sun and filled with such an unbridled
joy that he took a few extra seconds just to enjoy the feeling. Sam
and Lance’s combined and burst at the seams with so much love he
felt honored they chose to lend it to his mate. His mother’s was
bold and confident and led the way for all the other healers,