Valerie left the library the next day as I was jumping on a call. I smiled at her as she exited the door, off to find company with one of my guards. The call ended soon after, just as Brent entered the room.
“Hey Des, some unfortunate news,” he began, “Matilda is having a hell of a time locating all the herbs she needs to do the mapping spell. The snow storms have everything blocked off or impossible to find. She said it could take a few more days, if the weather cooperates.”
I glanced at my Beta, “That’s okay, I understand.”
Brent’s eyes squinted with suspicion, making me laugh.
“Look, the fact that she could be part wolf makes me ecstatic. But,” I looked away nervously, “If it comes back that she’s not… that’s okay too.” I returned my eyes to his.
He smiled slowly, “You’ve fallen f
