Days passed in a strange, suspended rhythm.
Drew remained in Auburn City, anchored there by his work and responsibilities, by meetings that stretched into the early hours and alliances that required constant tending. Messages came through the pack bond, brief and efficient, guiding the pack whenever necessary. The council members handle the regulation of important matters efficiently.
Four Elite Warriors were assigned the task of keeping an eye on Liana. Drew trusted her to take care of herself, but he wanted her to be defended should anything go awry. The importance her gave her alone carried its own gravity. Not that anyone was willing to go after her once word got out that she could use magic.
Liana filled the silence differently.
Whenever Jason was free, she lingered near him, kee
