I reached over and squeezed her elbow. “I’m sorry we practically disappeared on you,” I said. I really did feel bad about that, even if most of it had been out of my control. “I’ll catch you up on everything. We have so much to talk about.”
Liana gave a nod. “I’m just happy you’re alright,” she said, pulling back from the hug. She’d just noticed Fenris and was barely able to keep from staring at him before looking away again. “Ah, hi. Nice to meet you,” she said to him quietly, giving an awkward little wave. “Thanks for having me here.”
“My pleasure,” he said coolly. His face was the picture of calm, but I could sense an undercurrent of aggravation underneath. It wasn’t directed at Liana as much as it was her fear, and by now I knew that was due to his wolf—she was clearly frightened of
