Tyler POV
I mind-linked my father as soon as we reached the territory, “Please keep mom in check and do not come out to the truck. Eva has been through a lot in the past 24 hours and her presence here is as a refugee and nothing more for the time being.”
“I’ll do my best, but you know your mother.” Dad replied.
We pull up to the packhouse and I give Eva a moment to take it all in before asking her if she’s ready to venture inside.
“As ready as I’ll ever be.” She replied.
I bring her hand to my lips and kiss it gently before releasing it. I swiftly step out of the truck and around to Eva’s door. After opening it, I place my hands on Eva’s waist and slowly lower her to the ground. I hold her for a moment, and she leans into me. I press a kiss to her temple before I lead her up the st
