“We think there might be a familial connection to him…we aren’t sure, but we think he may have had another son.”
Pen’s gaze was locked on mine now. Frozen, as if I’d just grown two heads.
“That’s what Laura alluded to as well. But wouldn’t it make more sense that one of Fable’s brothers took up the vendetta? We always assumed itwas possible since the final blame for his death was placed on the Stone Riders.”
I was already shaking my head. “They knew it was Silas. Remember four years ago when Silas, Natty and the boys had to leave the country for a while?”
Her shoulders dropped. “Oh yeah.”
“So why is everyone assuming it’s another son then?”
I still wasn’t entirely sure myself, but I’d been listening to what Killian had said.
“Rachel, Killian’s mom, talked to him after he called her. She’s living in Boston right now, but he called her after Giles talked to him about the threat. Rachel mentioned another son.”
Pen’s nose flared, and I knew she was pissed. “Why the actual fuck wouldn’t she have said something by now about him? Especially after what Silas and Natty went through four years ago with Fable’s brothers?”
“Who’s to say she didn’t talk to them?”
My wife let out a sigh, while angrily making the rest of our bed, fluffing pillows before she calmed down enough to speak again.
“So you think Rachel bypassed Laura and Killian and talked to Silas and Natty herself?”
I gave a slight shrug. “Rachel and Natty have a relationship…so yeah, it’s possible they talked and know things that haven’t been shared with everyone.”
“Well, that’s bullshit. I want a little confession time with everyone.” Pen tossed the last pillow before pushing her hair back. “Let’s go.”
I walked forward and lightly grabbed her elbow. “We need Silas here to do that, and it might be better that he isn’t here.”
“Why is that?”
I searched Pen’s eyes, trying to infuse her with some kind of hope. Anything to help push her through this stupid bump in the road. Another fucking bump. Another obstacle in between us being safe and happy. Another problem that needed solving.
“Because Killian is pissed and has a mind to shoot Silas on the spot. Regardless that his wife and kids are here. Frankly, they’re the only reason he hasn’t made the order yet. But when Silas gets here, there’s going to be blood that’s shed. Make no doubt about it.”
Just then there was a commotion from upstairs, with the sound of feet running, and then we heard the door open above the stairs and someone run down. Connor poked his head down, looking at us both with a concerned expression.
“Silas is here; he’s hurt and he’s not alone.”