FREYA
I bite back the bitter words brewing on my tongue and let her take the boy. Eli brought him here, he gave her the right to barge in here.
By the time I have washed and come back out of the bathroom, Eli is gone from the bed.
His clothes from the chair are gone and he left the door of the bedroom open.
I get ready and head out to get my day started.
Esme is in the front hall directing two younger omegas with arms full of folded linens.
"Esme."
"Luna."
"Drop those for a moment. I need you and Una. Bread for Mira and Bea. Soft bread. The herb loaf from the corner. Tea. Honey if we have it. Two parcels each. I want them at both houses by midmorning."
"Yes, Luna."
She turns to send the younger omega running and stops. She turns back.
"Luna — "
"Mm."
She hesitates. Her old eye
