Nia POV
I am physically in pain by the time we drive through Darkwood’s gates. Not only was last night’s uhm … exercise vigorous, but every muscle is taut in anticipation. Whoever said stress is a killer was right, because I feel like dying.
I am being ridiculous, I know. Nothing will happen to me, not as long as Declan’s at my side, but the trauma Dean inflicted on me is fresh, and my body is reacting to it. I just hope and pray that we do not bump into Dean.
I suck up my fear and concerns, stuffing them deep down inside and put on a brave face when Declan parks in front of the house. I make sure that I am one step behind Declan the entire time as we enter the house and walk up the stairs. He is like a shield in front of me, and it is comforting.
“Declan!” Alpha Daniel exclaims when w
