Mellisa's POV
The pain from Magnus’ howl is so raw and filled with pain, Layla holds on to him tight.
“I need to go now,” he said abruptly, jumping from his seat.
I nodded in understanding. “With your mate?”
“No,” he shook his head vigorously. “It's not safe, please take care of her, Mel.”
“I will, just be safe. I'd tell the warriors I sent to slow down a bit so you'd catch up. They followed the path of the lake to reach there on time. Fred is with them.”
He gave me a curt nod and turned to his mate.
“I'll be back as soon as I can my love.” He holds her face gently in his hands.
“But why can't I come with you?”
“Because I won't forgive myself if I put you in harm's way. By the way, keep those funny stories of yours till I'm back.”
Aiden and I turned and left to give them some p
