Back in Mystic town. Riana had just finished reviewing a stack of legislation files when her phone rang. It came with sharp, frantic, and unmistakably worry signal from the pack hotline.
Her stomach tightened.
Emergency meeting.
Her first instinct wasn’t fear for herself. It was for Willa.
‘Who would watch her? Was she safe? Should she leave her at home? Should she—’ she thought but met with a surprise.
A warm hand slid around her waist, embracing her gently.
“Hey,” Raphael whispered, lowering his lips to her ear with that teasing gentleness that made her knees a little weak, “whatever the problem is, we’ll handle it. Together.”
Riana exhaled slowly and turned around to face him. “I don’t know if I should bring Willa. She is too young.”
“You will,” Raphael said wi
