Bianca helped Sofi to the couch then turned to her brother, torn. Jonny watched her, his dark eyes holding none of the youth or friendliness she remembered. But he didn't leave. She glanced at Sofi again before approaching the Black God.
"Thank you, Jonny," she said.
"You're welcome, B."
"Can you take us to the hospital? Sofi needs a doctor."
"The Oracle is on her own." Jonny's eyes narrowed as he looked at the healer.
"Please, Jonny."
"You're a Healer, sister. You can fix her."
"I can't deliver a baby!"
"Where the fuck is Damian? Dusty?" he demanded and paced away. "They leave you alone here to fend for yourself against Others?"
"No. They were taken." Her voice shook as she admitted the words out loud for the first time. She'd lost contact with her mate before being taken to the immortal world. For all she knew, he was trapped down there as she had been.
"I will shred Dusty for not taking better care of you!"
"No, Jonny," she chided. "I love Dusty. I love you both, no matter what happens. Right now, I need your help."
Jonny met her gaze again, and she saw a flicker of familiar warmth in his dark eyes. Her heart still hurt for her brother, whose road was dark and lonely. She'd never forget he chose it to save her, just as she'd never forget how much she loved the little brother she'd all but raised.
"I'll take her."
Bianca turned at the newcomer's voice and hesitated, staring at the seven-foot vamp standing next to the couch. After the exchange in the immortal world, she knew Sofi was on no good terms with Xander. Her gaze fell to Sofi's still form. She'd knocked the Oracle out to make Traveling a little more comfortable. Their return to the mortal world seemed only to hasten the birth rather than slow it. Without touching her, Bianca could still feel Sofi's body preparing to expel the child within, whether or not she went to a hospital.
"Very well," she said.
"I do nothing for free," Xander reminded her. His fangs grew before her eyes, nearly the size of her pinky. "Always wanted to taste a Healer. I hear your blood is the sweetest of all."
Bianca swallowed hard, reminded of her time being bled near death by the former Black God and his son. Her throat was too tight to answer, so she nodded her agreement. Xander snatched her arm, and she closed her eyes.