8
Dani
I stepped back from Rayla’s hug to find Gage at my back, felt his hand settled there. And I needed him touching me, keeping me grounded.
There was a whole lot of power flowing around the room. Too many Hunters. Too much family tension. I could feel it, though, and I was pretty damn sure Mommy Dearest wasn’t going to join my fan club anytime soon. God, she was so passive aggressive, taking swipes at me left and right. Obviously, she believed my mind was as primitive as the planet I came from. I wasn’t worthy of her precious son.
Gage wrapped his arms around my waist and I leaned back, happy to be in his arms while facing the proverbial firing squad. Everyone in the room was studying me—especially Mauve—and I felt not just underdressed, but like an ugly insect pinned down and bein
