Rowena
Deep breathing is heard in the office but I can't see what's happening with Zane in front of me. I peek around him and see Adam with his eyes shut, taking deep breaths. Is he... trying to calm himself? Curiously, I continue watching, hiccupping every now and then from my earlier breakdown. After several minutes, he opens his eyes and looks over at me. He has a soft look in his eyes as he walks over to where I am, behind my brother. He kneels down next to Zane, facing me. “I'm sorry for scaring you like that. If you wish for us to tell you what we found, you may understand my reaction but, know that I will never hurt you. I stand to protect you and those of this pack. I will never lay a hand on you or anyone else in this pack unless they challenge me.” His words relax me before I no
