Fiona - POV
"I am not the only one aware of your presence," Rio—Theo's bear—said calmly. "Xavier, Jasper’s wolf, and Ruth, Flint’s dragon, are also aware. The reason we haven’t revealed your identity is because we believe you have a reason for doing what you’re doing in this world."
Relief swept through me, and I couldn’t help but smile. “Thank you, Rio. And please thank Xavier and Ruth as well. They’ve done their best, and I’m grateful.”
For the first time in a long while, I felt the tension in my chest ease. Theo was still under Rio’s control, and when I felt his hand graze my cheek, it sent a jolt through me.
“There’s no need to thank me. I’m just glad you’re smiling like this,” Rio murmured softly.
Before I could respond, Theo’s lips descended on mine. The kiss caught me off guard
