“You look lovely as always, Sasha.” She dipped her head demurely, looking up at him from beneath thick lashes. “You honor me with your words, Victor.” The hell? She was never this respectful or submissive. Must be a new tactic. Victor’s mother appeared after the introductions and walked everyone into the great room. Both his brothers were there, as was his nephew, Teak. The only person that was missing was Nerina. Thorn walked in seconds later with Demon and Daar on his tail. Both wolves took a seat by the fire but otherwise said nothing. Victor tried to communicate, but Demon had no words for him. “Why the silence, old friend?” Demon simply huffed. Her smell was the first thing that alerted Victor to her presence. She’d wiped all memory of their time together from her skin. He ha

