That did nothing to ease the unease crawling up my spine. I turned slightly and looked at Kyle. “You did the right thing,” I told him. “Thank you for calling me.” He nodded once. “I’ll leave you to it, Alpha.” “Good,” I said. “I’ve got it from here.” Kyle hesitated briefly, his gaze flicking between me and my mother, then he stepped back and disappeared into the shadows, giving us privacy. I turned back to Helen, preparing to ask the questions she knew were coming— When sudden movement slammed into my side. “Helen!” Faye’s voice rang out before I even fully registered her presence. She rushed past me so fast she nearly knocked me off balance, her arms already wrapping around Helen. For a moment, I just stood there, stunned. I had thought she was asleep. I watched as Faye hugged

