Erick
I left the villa with Sophia, my hand loosely clasped around hers as we walked to the car. I didn’t say a word as I opened the car door for her. She slipped in without protest, her eyes glancing at me with appreciation.
The ride back home was quiet, but not in an uncomfortable way. Sophia rested her head against the window, her thoughts likely still lingering on the peaceful space I had shown her.
It pleased me to see how excited she was at the villa, how she’d clutched my hand like a child on the brink of opening a gift.
That place would be her sanctuary, and hopefully, Queen Elise’s salvation.
The moment we arrived back at the pack, everything was in motion. It was like the entire territory had been lit on fire with excitement. Wolves were running about preparing for the ev
