“James?” Celeste questioned as she stepped through the exterior wall into James’ office. James was still holding his cell phone in his hand as he jumped, nearly flipping his chair backward at the witch’s sudden arrival. His heart was pounding as he placed his hand on his chest and puffed as he caught his breath. Celeste allowed the corners of her mouth to tick up with amusement at startling the Alpha. “Would you please stop doing that? You are gonna give me a heart attack one of these days,” James said, shaking his head at her. “Besides, it gives me the willies when I see you do that.” “I apologize,” Celeste said softly as she held out two pendants in the palm of her hand, made of polished stones bound in cotton cord. “I know you wanted these for your guests as soon as I could get them

