Chapter 424

I went back to the stairs and hurried to my room. Then I jumped onto my bed, pulling my laptop onto my lap. I hit answer, then the next time the call rang through, the screen lit up with my father’s face, one I haven’t seen in years, and I felt the tears jump to my eyes.

“Daddy,” I smiled. “I’ve missed you so much.” I wanted to be on the other side of the screen, in his arms. I felt my breathing stop for a second as his face broke into a smile.

“I’ve missed you too, baby girl.” A black box jumped into the call. “Thoth. Happy you could join us.” He smirked.

A deep voice chuckled, but it was warped. “I was here exactly at nine, but someone was late.” I couldn’t see his face, but I knew he was staring at me. “Why were you late?”

“Brandon.” All three of us growled.

“Why was he there?” Thoth questioned.

I rolled my eyes. “He came with flowers and a picnic. Said he wanted to ‘have dinner’ when in reality all he wanted to do was keep me from this call.” I sighed as I sat back. I pulled my computer with me and put it on the lap table I had.

“You told him we were having this call?” I snorted at Thoth’s accusation.

“I’m not stupid.” I shook my head and sighed. “Before I jump into everything, I need to really lay everything out.”

“Sure, baby girl.” My dad got up and shut a door. Then I heard him cast a silence spell. Nothing I said was going to get out. I looked at Thoth’s dark screen.

His voice came out warped and confusing to my ears. “I’m in the safe room you made me, Gav.”

My dad nodded. “He’s in a safe space. No one will hear us. What about you?” He looked at me and I raised my brow.

“I’m talking to you, who’s supposed to be dead. I already made sure I was safe.” He snorted out a laugh.

“What’s on your mind, pup?” My father settled back into his chair like he always did when I needed to talk to him. The simple gesture made tears spring to my eyes.

“Goddess, I miss you, Daddy.” My voice wavered and my dad looked away for a second.

“I miss you too, pretty girl. Soon.” He nodded and then gestured for me to continue.

I took a deep breath and then leveled him with a look. “I know Thoth is your friend, and I want to clarify this before I put my foot in my mouth. Thoth, I consider you a close friend, but since I have never seen you in person, I need to ask this.”

Thoth chuckled, and my lower belly clenched. Even with his voice being warped, it was enticing. “I understand.”

“Okay.” I turned back to my dad. “Do you trust Thoth? And I mean really trust him, because I have secrets I have to tell you. And he’s obviously going to hear everything I’m about to say.”

My dad paused, and I could see that he was thinking about it. Thoth cleared his throat and my dad smiled. “Yeah baby, I do. I might not always like the man, but I trust him. He’s good.” His eyes shifted to my face. “What do you have to tell us?”

I swallowed past the lump in my throat. “How much do you know about Mom’s family?”

My dad’s smile dropped away. “Enough.” He was defensive, but I waved him off.

“I wasn’t asking to get your back up. I honestly want to know.” I leaned into the screen. “It doesn’t matter.” I waved my hands.

My dad sighed. “Your mother talked about her mom at the cabin. I knew who her father was, his pack, but her mother’s line was more elusive.” His eyes met mine. “Why?”

I smiled. “Because… I have two wolves.” There was silence for a moment.

“What are you talking about?” He sat up.

I scratched the back of my neck. “Well…”

“That’s impossible.” Thoth cut in. His disbelief was easy to hear.

“But it is.” I pushed the laptop back and angled it to the side of my bed. My father leaned in.

“What are you doing?” He tried to get closer, and I chuckled.

“This.” I shifted into Nix. Her black fur shifted to a dark blue in the light of my lamp.

“Hello.” Her voice was strong, filled with power. Her golden eyes flashed as she leaned into the camera. “I’ve missed you.”

My dad’s eyes flashed to Loki’s. “I have missed you, pup.”

She tilted her head, and then we shifted again, our huge form shrinking into a normal-sized wolf. Grey and brown fur shone in the light. Grey eyes stared back at the screen. “Hello. I’m Megan.” Her voice was softer, but held an edge. “I’m Amy’s wolf, and even though you never knew me, I loved and missed you, Father.” Her voice held a bit of hope.

Loki stared back at her, and his eyes softened. “I have neglected you, pup. When I see you again, I will rectify that.” He retreated.

My father’s voice filled the screen. “Hello pup. If you’re Amy’s wolf, then who is Nix?”

Megan retreated, and Nix came back. She shook her black fur and smiled as she stretched out. “I’m her Lycan.”