''FAMILY!'' I called out happily, as I returned home and pulled off my jacket, passing it to Cain, one of the maids, ''Put this in my room please.'' ''Yes, your majesty,'' He bowed his head, and I continued on down the hall after my mate's scent, but I saw her out on the balcony talking to Emmet, which soured my mood. ''Hey, was that you yelling?'' Zaiden came in holding a book. ''Yeah, what's Zan and Emmet doing?'' I asked through the link. Zaiden's eyes darkened as he looked over at them, ''No clue, they were huddled in her room talking privately about something, but I complained and told Zan they couldn't be in her room alone unless her door was open, so they just decided to hang out on the balcony.'' ''What are you, her father?'' I joked, but I felt the same way. ''You're hilari

