“This one has potential, I see.” A familiar voice spoke up. I turned, recognizing the woman from that one meeting with the wolf leaders and Gabe’s father. I stood along with Nico, tense from her intense gaze.
“Mom…” I heard Nico start, and I looked at him with shock this time.
“Mom?” I asked, and Nico shrugged with a sheepish smile. First, the wolves had a problem with me. Now Nico’s mom could have it in for me too? Godammit.
The woman looked up at the rain, “You did this?”
“Well, I mean… in a way-” I stammered, not really sure what to say. Was I in trouble? Was Nico in trouble?
“How extraordinary.” She smiled to herself, her gaze moving solely on me.
I furrowed my brows, “Wait. You and Mr. Romaro-”
“I’m his second wife.” She clarified, and I looked at Nico with wide eyes.
“What?!
