Mariam's POV Anthony put his hand over my mouth, covering almost my entire face. "I'll be right out, Dad. Just give me a minute," he said in a deep voice. "I can't wait to start that engine." "Don't take too long, son. I want to see how that machine runs, too." Alpha Damian left, and after freeing my lips, Anthony gifted me with another kiss. "I'll go out first and cover your exit. I'll let you know when they're distracted." I nodded while pulling up my panties. Artemis protested in my head. Poor thing was as frustrated as I was. "Wait," I said, resorting, of course, to our mental link. "I was saying we need to see Lady Hilda right now." I resumed the conversation interrupted by that sudden moment of candor. "But our parents…" "We have to run. They won't let us visit her, I don't

