Jackson POV
After the battle ended, Jackson stumbled to his mate's cottage out in the woods. They’d been on the battlefield with him, and he'd barely been able to focus. They’d disappeared somewhere after Veronica had swooped in, but he’d needed to stay, to lead the pack after Brax disappeared with Veronica.
When the cabin came into view, Vivi and Nora didn’t wait. They ran to him.
Vivi let out a choked sob as she sprinted across the clearing, Nora right behind her. Jackson barely had time to brace himself before two female bodies slammed into his chest with surprising force.
“Jackson!” Vivi cried, clinging to his neck. “You asshole!”
Nora said nothing, just pressed her face to his chest, shoulders shaking.
He let out a breath and wrapped his arms around them both, one hand in Vivi’s
