Page 268 of The Defiant Curse

He had been her ride or die chasing Devon, and now, she’d pay him back. Everyone was equal in their family.

Everyone.

“Anything for you, my wife,” Gene said, sharing that moment with her because it mattered.

“If you need us, Elizabeth,” Chris said, “you can call us to help. Don’t take us not being by your side as us not wanting to be by your side.”

Oh, she was aware.

“I will. Right now, I’m trying to find me.”

Ironically, it had been for a different reason when she’d come here, and now, it was because she had to figure out who she was in connection to Ceit.

And Scotland.

“I’m calling Tony next to do some forensic things. I love you guys, and I’m sorry I was difficult. Callen, go shopping crazy, and I’ll see you three at the wedding at the end of October. Gene, hold down the division. You’re in charge, Huggy-Bear. Enjoy it while I’m away.”

He laughed.

“Can I use your office?” he joked. “I only have a desk in the bullpen.”

She didn’t hesitate.

Why?

That was coming to an end, too.

“Yes. Run it like you stole it. When I’m back, we’re giving you a promotion. I see a directorship in your future.”

He freaked out.

“Don’t you dare! Why would you threaten me like that?” he asked, horrified.

Spoken just like her.

Yeah, they were two peas in that particular pod.

The Ethan pod.

“Love you, nuts,” she said. “I’ve a haunted castle to figure out.”

They all said their goodbyes and then hung up.

When they were gone, she felt a million times better. Everything between the men she loved was handled, and now, she could be at peace.

Gabby looked at her watch.

“We should get into town. I’ll call Catherine to make sure she stays there until we get to her.”

That meant getting showered and changed.

“I’m going to leave this here to run,” she admitted. “I’ll call Tony on my way to the shower.”

When Ethan helped her up, she hugged him.

“Thank you for being here with me.”

Oh, there was no place he wanted to be than by her side. That was for damn sure.