Barker Barker leaned back in his seat as he listened to Richard talk about the progress the Paranormal Criminal Investigations department was making. As far as Barker could tell, nothing much had changed other than them opening another branch in Leeds. While he was interested in the possibilities surrounding crime-fighting in the paranormal sector, it was more as an abstract concept than the day-to-day running of it. He"d been glad that Richard had been the one to offer to take charge of it. His gaze strayed to Aella, and she quickly glanced away. Barker repressed a sigh. He"d always wondered about who his fated mate would be, but he"d never imagined that they wouldn"t be able to act on it once they discovered their bond. But the Council rules were strict, and if they sealed their matin

