-Joseph-
I’m going to be late if I’m to keep our meeting a secret.
Come when you can. We’ll wait.
“He’s running late. No doubt his father suspects something,” I tell Cora.
She takes a seat underneath a tree and leans against it. “Then we’ll wait for him.”
It’s nearly three hours later before the young man finally appears, but he does. Cora stands and walks to the edge of the territory, careful not to cross so Jeremy won’t feel it. He doesn’t need to know we’re meeting with his son.
“It’s nice to see you again, Jareth,” Cora says with a smile. “Thank you for meeting us.”
Jareth bows. He’s even bigger than when we saw him last. He’s a man now, ready to lead his pack, at least, I hope he’s ready.
“What can I do for you?” he asks formally.
I’m surprised when Cora speaks up b
