Kael leads me downstairs, and for once, he doesn’t hover behind me like a shadow. He walks beside me, close enough that I can feel his presence, but not close enough to touch. The house opens into a massive ornamented dining room with a long wooden table, and warm lighting. Kiana spots us instantly. She practically bounces in her seat. “See? I told you he’d soften up!” I shoot her a look. Kael shoots her a different one. She ignores both of us. There’s a man already sitting at the dining table with Kiana, he has black hair and a gorgeous face, just like Kael’s—- but about 2 years younger if I had to guess. “You must be Jasmine, I’m Talon—Talon Sanguin—- Kael’s brother, and second in command to the Blood Moon pack.” So that’s their last name then—- Sanguin. I awkwardly wave my hand h

